(Alliance News) - Centrica PLC on Thursday lifted its dividend despite reporting lower operating profit and revenue in the first half of 2026, and taking a dimmer view of prospects for its Energy unit ...

John Healey has vowed to lift "pessimism" about the UK economy as chancellor as he pledged his support for businesses that have "felt really squeezed". The new head of the Treasury said companies had ...

Finance News; Relx eyes year of strong growth as half-year profit and sales climb; Relx eyes year of strong growth as half-year profit and sales climb ...

Anglo American PLC said on Thursday it had delivered what it called "strong" production performance in the second quarter of 2026, but warned that it had started to see cost linked to the Middle East ...

Pretax profit rises to GBP1.59 billion from GBP1.52 billion, and operating profit increases 5% to GBP1.73 billion from GBP1.65 billion. Looking ahead, Relx says: "We continue to see positive momentum ...

Stocks in London are set to open lower on Thursday, ahead of the European Central Bank's interest rate decision. The ECB is expected to leave interest rates unchanged, but policymakers will be ...

England and Scotland World Cup matches helped drive stronger sales across British pubs last month while restaurants and bars suffered a weaker month, according to new figures. The latest monthly NIQ ...

The UK has withdrawn remaining diplomatic staff from Iran as the conflict with the US continued to escalate with a 12th night of airstrikes. A statement on the Foreign Office, FCDO, website said: "Due ...

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has continued to make changes to his ministerial team, but the former armed forces minister has turned down a role because his concerns about defence funding remain. Al ...

Finance News; Business rates to be cut by 20% for pubs, music venues across England; Business rates to be cut by 20% for pubs, music venues across England ...

PensionBee Group PLC on Wednesday said invested customer numbers increased in the second quarter helping it grow assets under management. The London-based online pension provider reported an adjusted ...

The following is a round-up of trading updates for London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Firering Strategic Minerals PLC - Zambia and Ivory ...