New Birmingham-Manchester rail line planned by UK government

The UK government has announced its intention to build a new railway line between Birmingham and Manchester.

A previous plan to extend HS2 between the cities...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 06:41


UK will compete with US on growth, Peter Kyle to tell business chiefs

UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle is set to tell the heads of top firms that he will ‘fight tooth and nail’ to achieve US levels...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 06:35


TRADING UPDATES: Litigation Capital Management announces court win

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

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Tirupati Graphite PLC - London-based flake...

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 22:04


DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Victoria NED Callaghan buys £98,618 worth shares

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Halma PLC...

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 20:08


TRADING UPDATES: FPCI Montefiore to sell 3.3% ME International stake

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

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ME Group International PLC - Surrey,...

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 19:28


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Iofina expects to beat 2025 market expectations

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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Beacon Rise Holdings...

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 19:02


Saba tells Workspace to proceed with managed wind-down

Workspace Group PLC should conduct a strategic sale of its assets, Saba Capital Management Ltd claimed in an open letter sent last week and published...

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 18:39


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 edges lower despite World Bank boost

Stocks in London closed mostly in the red on Tuesday, despite a boost from Premier Inn owner Whitbread which reported ‘strong trading momentum’ and a...

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 17:06


IN BRIEF: Metir eyes sales growth in 2026 as revenue jumps in 2025

Metir PLC - York, England-based company focused on water testing services - Says trading in 2025 was in line with its own expectations, boosted by...

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 14:26


IN BRIEF: Mission Group expects 2025 profit below market expectations

Mission Group PLC - Devon, England based owner of a group of digital marketing and communications agencies - 2025 revenue and profit come in below...

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 14:14


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