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HS2 an example of ‘how not to run a major project’, report finds

HS2 is an example of ‘how not to run a major project’ and the UK government ‘must not waste’ its latest opportunity to reset the...

Fri, 28/02/2025 - 10:53


Ending 8am GP appointments scramble ‘a big challenge’, Streeting says

A new contract for general practitioners is a ‘breakthrough moment’, the UK health secretary has said, as he admitted ending the 8am scramble for appointments...

Fri, 28/02/2025 - 10:49


Pearson hails year of delivery and strategic progress as profit climbs

Pearson PLC on Friday launched a new share buyback and reiterated financial guidance noting ‘good momentum’ across the business.

The London-based educational publisher said pretax...

Fri, 28/02/2025 - 10:42


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Science Group buys into Ricardo

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Friday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Ricardo PLC, up 1.1% at 237.56 pence, 12-month...

Fri, 28/02/2025 - 10:40


Primary Health Properties eyes acquisitions as annual profit surges

Primary Health Properties PLC on Friday said it saw more acquisition opportunities after reporting a sharp increase in annual profit due to strong rental growth....

Fri, 28/02/2025 - 10:40


IN BRIEF: abrdn hires Coutts finance chief Siobhan Boylan as new CFO

abrdn PLC - Edinburgh, Scotland-based asset manager - Hires Siobhan Boylan to be chief financial officer, joining abrdn in the summer. Boylan currently is CFO...

Fri, 28/02/2025 - 10:39


Weir hails ‘significant’ £657 million Micromine deal as profit rises

Weir Group PLC on Friday announced a major acquisition in Australia as it reported a healthy increase in profit in 2024.

The engineering firm has agreed...

Fri, 28/02/2025 - 10:21


Online banking issues hit customers on payday for second month in row

Nationwide Building Society and First Direct have both confirmed issues with their online banking systems on Friday morning, leaving many customers without access to funds...

Fri, 28/02/2025 - 10:06


IMI raises margin target as annual profit and sales beat expectations

IMI PLC on Friday announced a new share buyback, and posted 2024 profit growth, hailing ‘another strong year’ driven by its Process Automation division.

The engineering...

Fri, 28/02/2025 - 09:54


UK annual house price growth slows to 3.9% in February - Nationwide

Annual UK house price growth slowed slightly in February, with the market remaining ‘resilient’ in the face of ‘affordability challenges’, numbers on Friday showed.

According...

Fri, 28/02/2025 - 09:52


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