Labour's building boom not possible, UK construction authorities say
An HBF statement to the BBC said the UK "does not have a sufficient talent pipeline" of builders to meet Labour's goal, citing recruitment constraints with poor perception and lack of training within ...
Ashoka WhiteOak underperforms in half-year but bounces back since
Ashoka WhiteOak shares were unmoved at 120.00 pence on Friday afternoon in London. The trust attributed its underperformance for the interim period to challenging headwinds and volatility across ...
Polar Capital Global Healthcare hails robust year-end returns
(Alliance News) - Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust PLC on Friday reported "very strong" performance in the last 12 months and higher net asset value per share compared to the previous year.
Kosmos Energy sizes up possible all-share bid for Tullow Oil
Tullow shares closed 6.2% higher at 26.14 pence each in London on Thursday, giving it a market capitalisation of GBP381.9 million. Kosmos, which has listings in New York and London, is worth USD1.49 ...
Impax Asset Management shares slump after SJP mandate termination
(Alliance News) - Impax Asset Management Group PLC shares plummeted on Friday after reporting that St James's Place Unit Trust Group Ltd has terminated its mandate to manage the Sustainable & ...
South32 expects decision on Worsley Alumina expansion early next year
South32 Ltd said on Friday it expects the Australian federal government to decide on the proposed expansion of its alumina refining operation Worsley in Western Australia early next year. The ...
LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank raises St James's Place to 'buy'
Deutsche Bank raises St James's Place to 'buy' (hold) - price target 1,150 (775) pence Barclays cuts Bank of Ireland price target to 11 (12.20) EUR - 'equal weight' Berenberg cuts Impax Asset ...
UK economy suffers surprise 0.1% shrink in October
According to the Office for National Statistics, UK gross domestic product fell 0.1% in October from a month prior. In September, GDP had fallen at the same rate. Growth of 0.1% was expected for ...
AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Impax Asset Management sinks after SJP blow
(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Friday.
SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Ecofin US Renewables proposes asset sale
Robert Walters PLC, up 7.1% at 347.00 pence, 12-month range 320.00p-472.00p. Shares in the recruitment company reverse some recent weakness to sit higher on Friday. The stock is now flat month-to-date ...
TT Electronics has "confidence" in outlook as Volex ends pursuit
TT Electronics PLC on Thursday backed its medium-term outlook, after Volex PLC ruled out making an offer for the manufacturer of electronic components. Woking, Surrey-based TT Electronics "continues ...
De La Rue in talks over near-GBP100 million deal to sell stake
(Alliance News) - Banknote printer De La Rue PLC has revealed talks to sell up to a 40% stake in the business for GBP98 million as it also explores a possible sale of the currency division.