UK deputy PM eyes ‘sweeping planning overhaul’ to fast-track new homes

The UK government will deliver a ‘sweeping overhaul’ of council planning committees aimed at ‘unblocking the clogged-up’ system, Angela Rayner is expected to announce.

Reforms proposed...

Sun, 08/12/2024 - 09:36


UK leader Starmer heads to Gulf to talk trade, Middle East

Britain’s leader Keir Starmer makes his first trip to the Gulf as prime minister from Sunday, seeking to attract investment from the region’s oil-rich states,...

Sun, 08/12/2024 - 09:22


Rio Tinto’s Bougainville mine poses ongoing threats - report

A long-abandoned Papua New Guinea mine once operated by Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto PLC poses environmental and safety concerns for nearby communities, who live...

Sat, 07/12/2024 - 11:31


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 closes down; French luxury brands up

UK indices were mixed at Friday’s close as FTSE 100 housebuilders and property firms alike edged upwards off the back of Halifax housing data.

The...

Fri, 06/12/2024 - 17:23


IN BRIEF: Nativo Resources to acquire Morrocota gold mine

Nativo Resources PLC - Latin America-focused exploration company with interests in precious metals mining and production in Peru - signs binding term sheet to acquire...

Fri, 06/12/2024 - 16:26


IN BRIEF: NewRiver takeover of Capital & Regional gets court sanction

Capital & Regional PLC - London-based real estate investment trust focused on community shopping centres - Says a transaction that sees NewRiver REIT PLC acquire...

Fri, 06/12/2024 - 16:13


TRADING UPDATES: SDX plots AIM exit; Celadon receives funds

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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SDX Energy PLC - Middle East...

Fri, 06/12/2024 - 15:40


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Monday 9 December 
no events scheduled 
Tuesday 10 December 
Ashtead Group PLCHalf Year Results
Ferguson Enterprises

Fri, 06/12/2024 - 15:12


Syncona hails positive trial data for new Beacon Therapeutics drug

Syncona Ltd on Friday reported promising trial results for the drug laru-zova, the lead asset of Syncona subsidiary Beacon Therapeutics Holdings Ltd.

The London-based investor in...

Fri, 06/12/2024 - 14:55


IN BRIEF: CRH names Director of Finance Alan Connolly as interim CFO

CRH PLC - Dublin-based building materials supplier - Names current Director of Strategic Finance Alan Connolly as interim chief financial officer, effective January 1, 2025....

Fri, 06/12/2024 - 14:41


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