Late market roundup: Stocks mostly red as Middle East crisis continues

The FTSE 100 closed slightly higher on Tuesday as oil prices rose again, but US tech stocks slipped after a Wall Street Journal report stoked...

Tue, 28/04/2026 - 17:19


Starmer faces possible parliament inquiry over Mandelson

British lawmakers debated on Tuesday whether to launch a parliamentary probe into Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in a scandal surrounding sacked US envoy Peter Mandelson...

Tue, 28/04/2026 - 14:55


NatWest reaffirms UK growth prospects amid global ‘pressure’

NatWest Group PLC on Tuesday shared an optimistic view of the company and the UK’s economic prospects at its annual general meeting.

Shares in the...

Tue, 28/04/2026 - 14:50


Albion Technology & General asset value falls, backs long-term view

Albion Technology & General VCT PLC on Tuesday posted a decline in net asset value over the course of 2025, but backed its long-term view...

Tue, 28/04/2026 - 14:45


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Xeros Technology loss narrows; Eleco ups payout

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

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Everyman Media Group...

Tue, 28/04/2026 - 13:37


IN BRIEF: Baltic Classifieds director buys £175,000 in shares

Baltic Classifieds Group PLC - online classified ads portal provider in Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia - Non-Executive Director Ed Williams, together with associate Joanna Barkwill,...

Tue, 28/04/2026 - 12:29


IN BRIEF: Berkeley Group exec chair buys 21,000 shares in April

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC - Surrey, England-based housebuilder - Executive Chair Robert Perrins buys 7,000 shares at £32.45, worth £227,160, on Tuesday. Perrins bought 14,000...

Tue, 28/04/2026 - 12:19


IN BRIEF: Alliance Witan says set for 60th hike in annual dividend

Alliance Witan PLC - Dundee, Scotland-registered investment trust founded in 1888 and managed by Willis Tower Watson - Declares first interim dividend of 7.33 pence...

Tue, 28/04/2026 - 12:13


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 higher but Barclays falls

London’s blue chip index was higher on Tuesday midday as oil majors Shell and BP rose comfortably, however Barclays fell despite announcing a new £500...

Tue, 28/04/2026 - 12:11


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Wednesday 29 April  
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLCQ1 results
AstraZeneca PLCQ1 results
Chapel

Tue, 28/04/2026 - 11:59


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