Head of UK financial watchdog on defensive after MPs' critical report
(Alliance News) - The chief executive of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority has defended the organisation against criticism from a group of MPs and peers. A cross-party parliamentary group, ...
PRESS: HSBC hires headhunters to find Chair Mark Tucker's successor
"City sources" told Sky that the lender's board has appointed headhunters to recruit a successor to current Chair Mark Tucker. Tucker is expected to step down in the spring of 2026, at around the same ...
Zambeef Products expects earnings growth despite difficult environment
(Alliance News) - Zambeef Products PLC on Friday said it expects to report earnings growth of nearly 50% during its most recent financial year, despite "difficult operating circumstances". Zambeef is ...
Southern Energy loss narrows but gas sales down on low prices
(Alliance News) - Southern Energy Corp on Friday said its loss narrowed despite petroleum and natural gas sales which were down due to falling prices. The Calgary, Canada-based energy producer said ...
Baker Steel to sell stake in Nussir to Blue Moon Metals
Upon completion, Baker Steel expects to hold a 10-12% stake in the enlarged Blue Moon Metals. It will review the carrying value of its Nussir holding, currently valued at GBP3.6 million and ...
Russia waging "reckless" sabotage campaign in Europe — UK spy chief
(Alliance News) - Russia is waging a reckless campaign of sabotage in Europe, the British foreign intelligence chief warned on Friday, accusing President Vladimir Putin of showing a mixture of ...
CMO expects to post fall in annual revenue amid challenging trading
(Alliance News) - CMO Group PLC on Friday said it anticipates a decline in revenue for its full-year results, driven by a "difficult trading environment".
Beowulf Mining loss narrows as it cuts administration expenses
(Alliance News) - Beowulf Mining PLC on Friday said its loss narrowed as administration expenses decreased in results that show "excellent progress". The Nordic-focused mineral resource developer said ...
SulNOx expands into Nigeria with new distributor deal
The initiative follows a visit by SulNOx senior management and a successful trial with the Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company, which reported about 10% fuel savings in its tanker fleet. NIPCO ...
Baillie Gifford UK Growth net asset value grows; outlook rosy
The London-based investment firm focused on mid and smaller cap growth companies said net asset value per share climbed 5.2% to 203.1 pence as at the October 31 half-year end, from 193.0p as at April ...
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AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Botswana Diamonds shines; Peel Hunt slips
Botswana Diamonds PLC, up 16% at 0.22 pence, 12-month range 0.16p-0.55p. The firm celebrates an environmental authorisation for the Thorny River diamond project in South Africa. The authorisation from ...
Northern Bear interim profit falls as administrative expenses increase
This was primarily due to administrative expenses increasing 12% to GBP7.2 million from GBP6.4 million. Revenue grew 1.9% to GBP37.6 million from GBP36.9 million, while cost of sales reduced 0.3% to ...