(Alliance News) - AstraZeneca PLC on Friday announced plans to invest USD2 billion to expand its long-standing manufacturing footprint in Maryland.

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News: ...

The firm's underlying operating margin improved to 7.9% from 7.0%, and Babcock has backed its full-year aim of 8%, which would be an improvement from 7.5% the previous year. Average revenue growth is ...

(Alliance News) - Inspecs on Friday extended the deadline for potential acquisition bids, as it acknowledged possible offers from Milan-listed Safilo Group Spa and British private equity firms.

(Alliance News) - Unilever PLC is considering the sale of several iconic British food brands, including Marmite yeast spread, Colman's mustard and Bovril beef extract, Reuters reported late Thursday, ...

PPHE develops and operates Park Plaza hotels under license from Radisson Hotel Group. It also owns the art'otel brand. Its Croatian subsidiary Arena Hospitality Group is listed on the Zagreb Stock ...

(Alliance News) - Britain cannot continue to "muddle through" and must take "a different path" on the economy, the Chancellor of the Exchequer said. Ahead of her second Budget on November 26, Rachel ...

The FTSE 100 index closed up 12.06 points, 0.1%, at 9,539.71. The FTSE 250 ended 20.98 points lower, 0.1%, at 21,363.37, while the AIM All-Share fell 5.56 points, 0.8%, to 735.64. For the week, the ...

(Alliance News) - GCM Resources PLC on Friday reported widening full-year loss and a need for financing to continue its operations as political upheaval in Bangladesh stalled progress for project ...

The Office for National Statistics said net borrowing amounted to GBP17.43 billion in October, easing from GBP19.89 billion in September, but above an FXStreet cited forecast of GBP15.2 billion.

"Survey data indicated that a boost in domestic orders and a less severe decline in export market demand supported increased production. Goods producers often reported weak global demand and increased ...

(Alliance News) - Hammerson PLC on Friday said it has bought the remaining 50% interest in The Oracle in Reading, England from its joint venture partner for GBP104.5 million.