(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.

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

(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) - Carclo PLC shares sank on Friday as it reported lower revenue for the first half of the year, but backed its guidance as it swung to a profit. The Mitcham, London-based provider of ...

(Alliance News) - Asos PLC on Friday said its annual loss narrowed, despite falling sales, as margins improved reflecting a "higher full-price sales mix and lower markdown activity". The London-based ...

PPHE develops and operates Park Plaza hotels under license from Radisson Hotel Group. It also owns the art'otel brand. Its Croatian subsidiary Arena Hospitality Group is listed on the Zagreb Stock ...

(Alliance News) - Unilever PLC is considering the sale of several iconic British food brands, including Marmite yeast spread, Colman's mustard and Bovril beef extract, Reuters reported late Thursday, ...

The firm's underlying operating margin improved to 7.9% from 7.0%, and Babcock has backed its full-year aim of 8%, which would be an improvement from 7.5% the previous year. Average revenue growth is ...

(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.