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UPDATE: UK PM says did not know depth of Mandelson's Epstein ties
(Alliance News) - Keir Starmer has apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, saying he is "sorry for having believed Mandelson's lies and appointed him" British ambassador to Washington....
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Starmer's premiership safe despite growing anger over Mandelson — Reed
(Alliance News) - The political futures of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his chief of staff are secure, a Cabinet minister has insisted despite growing pressure from Labour MPs...
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Anglo American shares down despite "another strong production quarter"
(Alliance News) - Anglo American PLC said Thursday its annual copper and iron ore production met its estimates, describing performance as "strong". ...
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Decline in UK construction activity slows as optimism jumps markedly
(Alliance News) - The slowdown in UK construction activity decelerated in January, survey results from S&P Global showed on Thursday....
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LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 falls from record before BoE decision
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened lower on Thursday morning, as investors await interest rate decisions in the UK and Europe, where both banks are expected to leave...
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Shell leaves buyback unchanged but earnings slide amid lower oil price
(Alliance News) - Shell PLC on Thursday left its buyback unchanged but reported weaker earnings than forecast due to reduced oil prices and a softer contribution from its marketing business....
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LONDON BRIEFING: Shell profit falls; Anglo American cuts copper guide
(Alliance News) - Shell reports lower fourth quarter earnings and launches a USD3.5 billion share buyback programme, while Anglo American cuts its copper production guidance....
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LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE 100 to fall before rate decisions
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open lower on Thursday, after the FTSE 100 closed at a new record high on Wednesday, ahead of interest rate decisions...
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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 tops 10,400 as Beazley and Entain soar
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 surged to a fresh high on Wednesday, spurred by strong trading updates and as insurer Beazley said it has accepted a possible GBP8.0 billion...
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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 strengthens as Beazley and GSK rise
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were higher at midday on Wednesday, despite ongoing jitters over the impact of the latest artificial intelligence developments, as Beazley, DCC and GSK...
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