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IN BRIEF: Shell completes sale of Shell Petroleum Development Co

Shell PLC - London-based oil and gas company - Completes the sale of the Shell Petroleum Development Co of Nigeria Ltd to Renaissance, as announced...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 20:34


IN BRIEF: IMI Chair Jamie Pike buys shares worth over £100,000

IMI PLC - Birmingham, England-based engineering firm - Chair Jamie Pike buys 4,873 shares at average around £20.54 each on March 4, for a total...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 18:30


Patrol boat workers in English Channel vote to strike

Staff who work on patrol boats in the English Channel have voted for strike action in a dispute over allowances.

The Public & Commercial Services union,...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 18:14


Eric Trump meets Scotland leader for business talks

Eric Trump, son of the US president, met with Scotland’s First Minister John Sweeney Thursday, with talks focused on Donald Trump’s golf ventures in the...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 18:05


Environmental impact of North Sea collision ‘mercifully small’

Two vessels involved in a North Sea collision that triggered a huge explosion ‘appear to be relatively stable’ and the environmental impact ‘mercifully small’, a...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 18:02


UK warns Russian economy will be ‘crippled’ without Ukraine peace deal

Vladimir Putin has said he agrees in principle to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine as Downing Street warned that if the war continued sanctions would...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 17:28


EU needs ‘strategic approach’ over alcohol tariff dispute, Martin says

Irish premier Micheal Martin has called for the EU to adopt a ‘strategic approach’ around US tariffs, as he predicted difficulties for the Irish spirits...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 17:17


Late market roundup: Shares mixed as US data shows inflation sticky

Stocks in London closed mostly lower on Thursday, with investors taking hold of stubborn inflation data as US President Trump’s trade war continued.

The FTSE 100...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 17:06


Ethernity Networks hails US contract success, expects extension

Ethernity Networks Ltd on Thursday said it expects to win an additional $290,000 in a contract extension with a US-based aerospace system products provider.

The Israel-based...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 16:59


Oxford BioDynamics expands UK insurance partnership with Bupa

Oxford BioDynamics PLC on Thursday announced an expanded strategic agreement with UK health insurance provider Bupa.

The stock closed 9.7% higher at 0.52 pence per share...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 16:45


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