Restoring growth forms the basis of Starmer's first "mission" in government, with Labour saying it wants to make the UK the fastest growing economy in the G7, while the prime minister focused on ...

(Alliance News) - Passengers at some of the UK's busiest airports are facing disruption due to foggy weather. Much of the UK has been shrouded in mist in recent days and the weather is having an ...

(Alliance News) - Syncona Ltd on Friday said one of its investments Achilles Therapeutics PLC has sold its technology assets to AstraZeneca PLC for USD12 million. Syncona is a London-based investor in ...

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open lower on Friday, as trading resumes after the Christmas Day and Boxing Day holidays in Europe. The UK high street saw a slump in the number of people ...

Nostra Terra Oil & Gas Co PLC, up 18% at 0.025p, 12-month range 0.021p-0.1725p. City broker Peel Hunt LLP has a 10.08% stake in the Texas, US-focused oil producer as of Monday, up from none reported ...

(Alliance News) - SRT Marine Systems PLC on Friday reported the signing and activation of a USD9 million contract with an existing Middle East Coast Guard customer. The Somerset, England-based ...

(Alliance News) - Zenith Energy Ltd on Friday saw shares rise after the company reported a "favourable" decision in an ongoing lawsuit against the Tunisian government. Zenith Energy shares were up 39% ...

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Friday.

Shares in Genedrive were up 4.5% at 2.38 pence each in London after the results were released on Friday morning.

The pound was quoted lower at USD1.2520 early on Friday in London, compared to USD1.2555 at the UK equities close on Tuesday, Christmas Eve. The euro stood higher at USD1.0413, up from USD1.0403.

(Alliance News) - Walker Crips Group PLC said "challenging times" in financial markets sent the London stock broker to a half-year loss, and the second half of the year is expected to be equally ...

Montepuez Ruby Mining intends to return to normal operations before the end of the year, Gemfields said. Gemfields said it continues to "closely monitor the evolving situation" in Mozambique.