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Budget cannot see UK 'muddle through', says Chancellor Reeves
(Alliance News) - Britain cannot continue to "muddle through" and must take "a different path" on the economy, the Chancellor of the Exchequer said....
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PRESS: Unilever considering sale of Marmite, Colman's brands - Reuters
(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, citing...
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Bodycote completes EUR22 million disposal of French facilities
(Alliance News) - Bodycote PLC on Friday said it has completed the sale of 10 business sites to French asset manager Arcole....
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UK private sector expansion dries up but manufacturing back in growth
(Alliance News) - The UK private sector lost impetus in November, according to a preliminary purchasing managers' index reading from S&P Global, despite manufacturing swinging to growth from contraction. ...
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Babcock raises payout after first-half profit grows on defence deals
(Alliance News) - Babcock International Group PLC on Friday boosted its interim dividend and backed full-year targets, after trading improved first half. ...
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IN BRIEF: HgCapital Trust gains from Intelerad sale to GE Healthcare
HgCapital Trust PLC - provides access to private equity investments of manager Hg - Hg makes full exit from Intelerad Medical Systems Inc, selling its majority stake to GE Healthcare...
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LONDON MARKET OPEN: Europe falls after dramatic New York reversal
(Alliance News) - European markets struggled, while Asian equities slumped after a reversal in sentiment in New York overnight saw stocks there end sharply in the red....
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LONDON BRIEFING: Babcock lifts interim payout; Asos yearly loss slims
(Alliance News) - Babcock reports a rise in half-year earnings, Asos says lower markdown activity helped narrows its annual loss, while PPHE has kicked off a strategic review. Elsewhere, Inspecs...
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UK household energy bills to rise by 0.2% from January - watchdog
(Alliance News) - UK household energy bills are set to rise by 0.2% from January 1 after Ofgem increased its next price cap....
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UK government borrowing tops forecast in October ahead of budget
(Alliance News) - UK public sector borrowing was higher than expected last month, numbers on Friday showed, ahead of next week's government budget....
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