Starmer ditches Pip benefit reforms in face of Labour revolt

Keir Starmer was forced to abandon a key plank of his welfare reform agenda to get the legislation through its first Commons test.

In a late...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 21:05


Santander announces £2.65 billion acquisition of TSB

Banco Santander SA on Tuesday announced a £2.65 billion, all-cash acquisition of UK retail bank TSB Bank PLC from smaller Spanish peer Banco de Sabadell...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 19:27


UK govt braces for crunch welfare reforms vote amid major rebellion

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced the most serious internal rebellion of his year-long premiership on Tuesday, as MPs prepared to vote on key welfare...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 18:02


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 up; Trump suggests new Japan tariff rate

London’s blue chip index closed out Tuesday in positive territory as Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey indicated rates will continue on their downward trajectory,...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 17:19


Tower Resources shares climb 11% amid bridge loan expansion

Tower Resources PLC on Tuesday reported the expansion of its bridge loan facility, boosting its working capital flexibility ahead of key drilling in Cameroon.

The...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 16:39


Mkango Resources extends exclusivity period for possible Crown deal

Mkango Resources Ltd on Tuesday saw it shares surge as it reported an amendement to its letter of intent regarding its potential combination with Crown...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 16:15


Physiomics deepens ties with existing client as inks new contract

Physiomics PLC on Tuesday reported the signing of a new contract, as it looks to accelerate the development of a ‘promising’ drug programme.

The Oxfordshire,...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 15:31


Christie brokers sale of Vienna Marriott hotel on behalf of CPI Europe

Christie Group PLC on Tuesday said its advisory division Christie & Co had exclusively brokered the sale of the Vienna Marriott hotel on behalf of...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 14:25


IN BRIEF: BioPharma Credit to be repaid following disposal by BioCryst

BioPharma Credit PLC - London-based closed-ended investment company focused on the life sciences industry - Investment Manager Pharmakon Advisors LP notes that BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 14:20


IN BRIEF: Shuka Minerals loan raised to acquire Leopard Exploration

Shuka Minerals PLC - Africa-focused mine operator and developer - Says Gathoni Muchai Investments agrees to increase unsecured, interest-free and non-convertible loan by £1.5 million...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 14:20


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