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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 strengthens despite ongoing uncertainty
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were higher at midday on Tuesday, as the FTSE 100 strengthened despite ongoing uncertainty around the conflict in the Middle East and the...
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British Airways to launch direct flights from London to Melbourne
(Alliance News) - International Consolidated Airlines Group SA's British Airways is to introduce direct flights to Melbourne as part of an expansion of its long-haul links....
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Investor confidence slumps as Iran war sparks growth concerns - BofA
(Alliance News) - Investor optimism plunged and cash holdings rose as concerns over Iran and private credit increased, a closely watched report on Tuesday showed....
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Wickes to create over 2,000 jobs as profit more than doubles
(Alliance News) - Wickes Group PLC on Tuesday reported plans for a new buyback programme, as it posted annual revenue and profit gains. ...
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Ofcom price control on Openreach to expand to 80 megabit networks
(Alliance News) - UK telecommunications regulator Ofcom on Tuesday said it will cap the price that BT Group PLC's subsidiary Openreach can charge retailers to access its 80 megabit-per-second broadband...
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UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to commit to AI drive
(Alliance News) - Embracing artificial intelligence will not lead to job losses "overall", a Treasury minister has said as Rachel Reeves prepares to commit the UK to accelerating adoption of...
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Harworth increases dividend despite "volatile" 2025 and lower revenue
(Alliance News) - Harworth Group PLC on Tuesday reported lower full-year revenue and pretax profit, as it warned that ongoing market volatility could weigh on the wider UK economy....
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IN BRIEF: Vistry promotes senior director Rob Woodward to chair
Vistry Group PLC - Kent, England-based housebuilder under Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes brands - Promotes Rob Woodward to non-executive chair from senior independent director, replacing Greg Fitzgerald,...
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IP Group asset value grows, remains confident in biotech potential
(Alliance News) - IP Group PLC on Tuesday highlighted a successful acquisition by portfolio holding Pfizer Inc, as the investor in science and technology companies posted an improved annual performance....
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Primary Health Properties lifts annual profit, grapples with high debt
(Alliance News) - Primary Health Properties PLC on Tuesday reported a substantial rise in annual profit, but debt ballooned following the acquisition its peer Assura PLC. ...
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