Chinese sanctions on UK MPs and peers lifted after Starmer-Xi talks

Chinese sanctions against British MPs and peers have been lifted following Keir Starmer’s talks with Xi Jinping – but the group of parliamentarians affected warned...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 12:04


Avon Technologies backs full-year guidance amid robust demand

Avon Technologies PLC on Friday said it is on track to meet or exceed the full-year guidance provided at its results in November, as it...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 11:44


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Empyream surges after settling Mako dispute

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Friday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Empyrean Energy PLC, more than doubles to 0.10 pence from 0.035,...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 11:19


ICG Enterprise Trust ups dividend target as NAV rises in third quarter

ICG Enterprise Trust PLC on Friday increased its dividend guidance as it posted a higher net asset value at the end of the third quarter.

The...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 11:15


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: First Class Metals secures funding

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Friday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd, up 13% at 0.16...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 11:06


IN BRIEF: IG Group completes Independent Reserve acquisition

IG Group Holdings PLC - London-based online trading platform operator - Completes acquisition of Australian cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve, having received regulatory approval from the...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 11:05


IN BRIEF: Gemfields annual auction revenue slumps to $129 million

Gemfields Group Ltd - London-based miner and marketer of coloured gemstones - Says auction revenue drops 34% to $129 million in 2025 from $196 million...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 11:01


DIRECTOR DEALINGS: 3i CEO buys £1 million in shares after update

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Thursday and Friday and not separately reported by Alliance...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 10:58


Drax hails tolling agreement with Fidra Energy subsidiary

Drax Group PLC on Friday said it signed a tolling agreement with West Burton C Ltd, a company owned by Fidra Energy.

The Selby, North Yorkshire-based...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 10:43


London Stock Exchange strikes collaboration deal with China’s ICBC

London Stock Exchange Group PLC on Friday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd to strengthen...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 10:40


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