UK ministers warned of cuts as every pound of spending to face review

UK ministers have been warned they must find more savings in their departments as the chancellor said ‘every pound’ of government spending will be scrutinised...

Tue, 10/12/2024 - 05:43


UK PM defends seeking investment from ‘key partner’ Saudi Arabia

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said economic growth was his ‘number one mission’ as he held talks with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammad bin Salman.

Downing...

Tue, 10/12/2024 - 05:43


IN BRIEF: Hays sees ‘materially positive’ impact from pension deal

Hays PLC - London-based recruitment company - Announces the de-risking of the group’s legacy UK defined benefit pension scheme through a £370 million bulk annuity...

Mon, 09/12/2024 - 19:41


IN BRIEF: Brave Bison acquires Engage; trading in line for full-year

Brave Bison Group PLC - London-based digital advertising and technology service provider - says it has agreed to acquire global sports and marketing company Engage...

Mon, 09/12/2024 - 18:30


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: WPP rises on industry news; miners, oils climb

The FTSE 100 closed up on Monday, boosted by blue-chip oil firms responding positively to the ousting of long-standing Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad.

The FTSE 100...

Mon, 09/12/2024 - 17:21


FTSE 100 outperforms US markets, defence stocks pull back on Trump Ukraine comments and Hershey’s shares jump amid takeover rumours

“It’s been a funny old day for markets as London’s FTSE 100 has enjoyed what’s felt like a rare occurrence of late and outperformed US...

Mon, 09/12/2024 - 17:19


Pantheon Resources sees annual loss widen as revenue plummets

Pantheon Resources PLC on Monday said it was still looking to list in the US, and reported a decline in annual growth.

For the year...

Mon, 09/12/2024 - 17:04


Ditch presents for investments: how you can gift your child £265,851 for Christmas

As Christmas approaches it’s tempting to do a mad dash around the toy shop to buy for the children in your life. But if you’re...

Mon, 09/12/2024 - 16:02


IN BRIEF: Renishaw Co-Founder & Director David McMurtry dies

Renishaw PLC - Gloucestershire, England-based provider of manufacturing technologies, analytical instruments, and medical devices - Co-Founder & Director David McMurtry dies. Interim Chair David Grant...

Mon, 09/12/2024 - 14:44


Tavistock shares up as it hails progress on refocusing; swings to loss

Tavistock Investments PLC on Monday said it made ‘significant’ progress with its strategic refocussing as it proposed a higher dividend despite turning to an interim...

Mon, 09/12/2024 - 14:41


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