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The pound was quoted at USD1.3471 early on Friday in London, up compared to USD1.3429 at the equities close on Thursday. The euro stood at USD1.1515, up against USD1.1468. Against the yen, the dollar ...

Despite the earnings decline, Berkeley raised its full-year dividend to 240 pence per share from 92p. It returned GBP381.5 million to shareholders over the period, up from GBP170.4 million the year ...

UK retail sales fell by 2.7% in May from April. This was against a 1.3% rise in April from March and worse than the 0.5% decrease expected by FXStreet-cited market consensus. On an annual basis, ...

Jun 2025 09:07 (Correcting the UK annual retail sales growth for April.) (Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 opened higher on Friday, as new UK labour market data has shown "modes ...

(Alliance News) - GSK PLC on Friday announced that Japan has accepted a regulatory application to expand the use of its respiratory syncytial virus [RSV] vaccine Arexvy.

(Alliance News) - Gemfields Group Ltd on Friday said it has delayed the completion of its second ruby plant in Mozambique, citing work permit difficulties, transport hiccups, and illegal mining.

(Alliance News) - UK government borrowing last month jumped to the highest level for May outside the pandemic era despite a boost to the tax take after the chancellor's national insurance hike.

The FTSE 100 was called in the green on Friday, while new UK labour market data has shown "modest growth" in new postings last month. Meanwhile, the Israel-Iran conflict continues although UK Foreign ...

(Alliance News) - David Lammy will travel to Geneva on Friday for talks with the Iranian foreign minister and European allies as the UK presses for a diplomatic solution to the Israel-Iran conflict.

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open higher on Friday after the week's latest interest rate decision, with China's central bank opting to leave rates unchanged. As expected, the People's ...