(Alliance News) - Moody's late Friday affirmed the UK's Aa3 credit rating and 'stable' outlook ahead of next week's budget, noting "balanced risks to the economic and fiscal outlook". The UK has ...

(Alliance News) - UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged to "grip the cost of living" in her budget next week. In an example of one move aiming to ease the pressure on people's finances, rail fares ...

(Alliance News) - AstraZeneca PLC on Friday announced plans to invest USD2 billion to expand its long-standing manufacturing footprint in Maryland.

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

The FTSE 100 index closed up 12.06 points, 0.1%, at 9,539.71. The FTSE 250 ended 20.98 points lower, 0.1%, at 21,363.37, while the AIM All-Share fell 5.56 points, 0.8%, to 735.64. For the week, the ...

(Alliance News) - GCM Resources PLC on Friday reported widening full-year loss and a need for financing to continue its operations as political upheaval in Bangladesh stalled progress for project ...

(Alliance News) - Inspecs on Friday extended the deadline for potential acquisition bids, as it acknowledged possible offers from Milan-listed Safilo Group Spa and British private equity firms.

(Alliance News) - Knights Group Holdings PLC on Friday said it expects to deliver increased interim revenue and profit in line with full-year expectations, as it noted the expansion of its business.

(Alliance News) - Hammerson PLC on Friday said it has bought the remaining 50% interest in The Oracle in Reading, England from its joint venture partner for GBP104.5 million.

(Alliance News) - GenIP PLC on Friday said it has received a total of 57 new report orders from repeat clients, including two US research universities and a returning UK institution. Following the ...

(Alliance News) - AEW UK REIT PLC on Friday said interim profit and revenue fell due to a swing to a loss from in the fair value of investment properties. The London-based real estate investment trust ...

The flash composite PMI fell to a two-month low of 50.5 points in November from October's final tally of 52.2. Falling closer to the 50-point neutral mark, the reading suggests the UK private sector ...