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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
CORRECT: Peel Hunt swings to profit as IPO market "gradually" restarts
(Alliance News) - Peel Hunt Ltd on Friday reported growth in half-year revenue as it hailed an "improved performance across all business areas" and said IPO activity "appears to be gradually resuming ...
PRESS: Royal Mail sale closer after Kretinsky makes concessions — BBC
(Alliance News) - The sale of Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services PLC to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group could be confirmed in the next two weeks, the BBC reported on ...
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 ...
Webis annual loss widens amid plans to delist from AIM
Webis last week announced its plan to cancel trading on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market, to make the company more attractive for potential partnerships, mergers and acquisitions. Shares in ...
TOP NEWS: Louise Haigh resigns as UK transport secretary
(Alliance News) - Louise Haigh has resigned as UK transport secretary after it emerged she pleaded guilty to a criminal offence related to incorrectly telling police that a work mobile phone was ...