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UK welfare concessions to be set out ahead of crunch vote
(Alliance News) - The UK government is to set out the concessions it has made to its welfare reforms in the hope that the climbdown on cuts will be enough to shore up support in a crunch vote.
LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: London called higher on possible tax hikes
Sterling was quoted at USD1.3735 early Monday, higher than USD1.3713 at the London equities close on Friday. The euro traded at USD1.1733 early Monday, up from USD1.1717 late Friday. Against the yen, ...
US tariff relief for UK carmakers and aerospace comes into force
(Alliance News) - Tariff cuts for the UK automotive and aerospace sectors have come into force after Prime Minister Keir Starmer finalised parts of a deal for relief from US import taxes. Car ...
22% of homes for sale in UK unsold after more than six months
Zoopla said that 22% of homes listed for sale have been on the market for over six months and remain unsold. Its report said: "Many sellers have a price in mind that they want to secure a sale for ...
Pristine Capital Announces Strategic Acquistion and Listing on AIM
Pristine Capital Announces Strategic Acquistion and Listing on AIM. Read focusIR's Articles - London South East ...
FCA opens investigation into John Wood Group covering 2023 to 2024
The FCA investigation will examine matters spanning from January 1, 2023, to November 7, 2024. Wood said it will cooperate fully with the regulator. The company did not disclose the focus of the ...
Warnings of tax rises after Downing Street welfare U-turn
(Alliance News) - There are predictions of tax rises in the autumn budget after Keir Starmer U-turned on welfare reforms in the face of a backbench rebellion.
EARNINGS: Vault Ventures loss narrows, Xtract eyes antimony assets
Total comprehensive loss widens to GBP226,161 from GBP142,812 with administrative expenses accounting wholly for the loss. Says it has been "diligently attempting to identify a suitable business with ...
Court approves GBP56.4 million acquisition of Kinovo by Sureserve
(Alliance News) - Kinovo PLC on Friday said the Court has today approved the GBP56.4 million acquisition by Sureserve Group Ltd. The London-based property services group announced the all-share deal ...
EXECUTIVE CHANGES: Inspired names interim chair; new Safestay CFO
Inspired PLC - Isle of Man-based energy and sustainability advisor - Appoints Sangita Shah as interim non-executive chair, following the departure of Richard Logan at the company's annual general ...
UPDATE: UK PM makes U-turn in bid to head off Labour welfare revolt
(Alliance News) - Ministers now expect the UK government's welfare legislation to pass the Commons after Prime Minister Keir Starmer backed down in the face of a major rebellion over welfare cuts.
EARNINGS: Coinsilium refocuses as loss widens; Heavitree profit surges
Coinsilium Group Ltd - Gibraltar-based blockchain investment firm - Reports revenue of GBP6,000 for 2024, down 84% from GBP37,250 a year ago. Pretax loss widens to GBP987,747 from GBP660,684. Notes ...