Likewise revenue rises as sales soar; launches share buyback programme
(Alliance News)- Likewise Group PLC on Wednesday reported an improved trading performance for 2024, driven by increased sales. Likewise is a floor coverings distributor based in Birmingham, England.
Mkango Resources subsidiaries intend to merge with Crown PropTech
(Alliance News) - Mkango Resources Ltd on Wednesday said it signed a letter of intent with Crown PropTech Acquisitions to list Mkango's Songwe Hill and Pulawy rare earths projects on the Nasdaq. The ...
Ireland unemployment rises in December but falls on annual basis
Male unemployment rose to 4.2% in December from 4.1% the previous month, but was down from 4.3% on-year. Female unemployment was 4.2%, unchanged from November's revised rate, but lower than the ...
MPs 'horrified' after Shein dodges questions over forced labour
(Alliance News) - MPs were left "horrified" after a Shein lawyer refused to answer questions over the risk of forced labour in its cotton supply chain.
Recruiters report fall in candidates getting permanent jobs
(Alliance News) - The end of 2024 saw the fastest decline in candidates being placed into permanent jobs in more than a year, new research suggests. Recruiters reported growing 'cost consciousness' by ...
SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Ground Rents receives takeover interest
(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Wednesday.
Ryanair sues 'disruptive' passenger in start of "major clampdown"
Ryanair contends that the passenger's behaviour forced the flight to divert to Porto, where it was delayed overnight and caused 160 passengers to "face unnecessary disruption as well as losing a full ...
Johnson Matthey pressed as Standard Investments demands swift action
In Tuesday's letter, the American investment firm escalated pressure on Johnson Matthey to address shareholder dissatisfaction, calling its response to a demanded strategic review "wholly insufficient ...
Topps Tiles posts strong first quarter; CEO Parker to step down
(Alliance News) - Topps Tiles PLC on Wednesday reported an improved trading performance during the first quarter. The Leicester, England-based tile specialist reported a 4.6% rise in sales in the ...
Roche to close USD1.5 billion acquisition of biopharma firm Poseida
(Alliance News) - Roche Holding AG on Wednesday said that it has completed the tender offer for all outstanding shares of Poseida Therapeutics Inc, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, through ...
LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE 100 set for tepid open after NY slump
IG says futures indicate the FTSE 100 to open just 2.1 points lower, so largely flat, at 8,243.18 points on Wednesday. The index of London large-caps ended down 4.38 points, 0.1%, at 8,245.28 on ...
Strip Tinning hails a year of "strong progress" despite revenue drop
Strip Tinning said the year was marked by significant sales success, with the total lifetime value of all nominations multiplying to GBP106.0 million from GBP34.1 million over the period. The firm ...