Labour's building boom not possible, UK construction authorities say
An HBF statement to the BBC said the UK "does not have a sufficient talent pipeline" of builders to meet Labour's goal, citing recruitment constraints with poor perception and lack of training within ...
UK's Starmer urges G7 to be 'cautious' about next steps in Syria
(Alliance News) - The UK Prime Minister has urged G7 leaders to show caution in Syria following the overthrow of Bashar Assad. Keir Starmer told a meeting of the G7 leaders on Friday that "the fall of ...
LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank raises St James's Place to 'buy'
Deutsche Bank raises St James's Place to 'buy' (hold) - price target 1,150 (775) pence Barclays cuts Bank of Ireland price target to 11 (12.20) EUR - 'equal weight' Berenberg cuts Impax Asset ...
SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Ecofin US Renewables proposes asset sale
Robert Walters PLC, up 7.1% at 347.00 pence, 12-month range 320.00p-472.00p. Shares in the recruitment company reverse some recent weakness to sit higher on Friday. The stock is now flat month-to-date ...
AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Impax Asset Management sinks after SJP blow
(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Friday.
Impax Asset Management shares slump after SJP mandate termination
(Alliance News) - Impax Asset Management Group PLC shares plummeted on Friday after reporting that St James's Place Unit Trust Group Ltd has terminated its mandate to manage the Sustainable & ...
UK ministers to be able to bypass opposition to onshore wind farms
(Alliance News) - Ed Miliband has said he will be able to bypass local opposition to onshore wind farms as UK energy secretary under plans to decarbonise the grid. Ministers will be given new powers ...
UK economy suffers surprise 0.1% shrink in October
According to the Office for National Statistics, UK gross domestic product fell 0.1% in October from a month prior. In September, GDP had fallen at the same rate. Growth of 0.1% was expected for ...
Kosmos Energy sizes up possible all-share bid for Tullow Oil
Tullow shares closed 6.2% higher at 26.14 pence each in London on Thursday, giving it a market capitalisation of GBP381.9 million. Kosmos, which has listings in New York and London, is worth USD1.49 ...
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as UK economy unexpectedly contracts
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following weak sessions in the US and Asia, as data showed the UK economy unexpectedly contracted in October. The FTSE 100 was ...
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boohoo says Frasers Group can have seat on board — but not Mike Ashley
(Alliance News) - boohoo Group PLC has offered its largest shareholder Frasers Group PLC a seat on its board – but not for the retail tycoon Mike Ashley, Frasers' founder. The fast fashion retailer ...
Ofcom fines IDS unit Royal Mail for missing delivery targets
(Alliance News) - Regulator Ofcom has fined Royal Mail GBP10.5 million for missing its post delivery targets in the 2023-2024 financial year. The fine is the second in two years, after the watchdog ...