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Starmer: Foreign affairs delayed me dealing with welfare rebellion
(Alliance News) - Keir Starmer has said he did not get to grips with the growing rebellion over welfare reforms earlier as he was focused on international affairs. He also said he took ownership for ...
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.
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: Welfare reforms strike "right balance" after U-turn — UK PM
(Alliance News) - Keir Starmer has said his welfare reforms now strike "the right balance" after he U-turned in the face of a major backbench rebellion.
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 ...
CORRECT: IN BRIEF: Prudential completes second tranche of buybacks
Prudential PLC - London-based insurer focused on Asia and Africa - Completes second tranche of share buyback launched December 5. Repurchases 83.2 million shares at average 742.6 pence for total of ...
UK PM Starmer says "deeply regrets" using "island of strangers" phrase
(Alliance News) - Keir Starmer has said he "deeply regrets" claiming the UK risked becoming an "island of strangers" in an immigration speech that drew comparisons to the language of Enoch Powell.
LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Morgan Stanley raises targets for Shell, BP
Morgan Stanley raises Shell price target to 2,860 (2,027) pence - 'overweight' Jefferies cuts InterContinental Hotels target to 8,400 (8,900) pence - 'hold' Morgan Stanley cuts Ocado price target to ...
London close: Stocks finish higher on US trade optimism
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished higher on Friday, lifted by renewed optimism over a potential US-China trade agreement as investors digested some fresh data from across the pond. The FTSE ...
Next 15 confirms early talks for potential disposal of some brands
Further, as part of a leadership transition, Next 15 said Thursday long-serving CEO Tim Dyson will retire after 33 years at the company. He will be succeeded by Sam Knights, CEO of SMG since 2020, who ...
Sundae Bar interim loss widens as AI pivot, Ora deal reshape strategy
Sundae Bar said the period marked a "pivotal point" in its growth journey, as it focused on finalising the acquisition of Ora Technology and preparing for admission to trading on the AIM market, which ...