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Secure Trust Bank shares climb 24% amid improved lending balance

Secure Trust Bank PLC on Thursday expressed confidence in delivering on its medium-term targets as net interest income rose and it upped its total dividend....

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 13:56


Norcros cuts pension deficit, expects lower contributions from 2027

Norcros PLC on Thursday announced a significant reduction in its pension scheme deficit following the 2024 triennial review, with cash contributions expected to fall below...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 13:38


UK PM Keir Starmer says welfare system indefensible on ‘moral’ terms

[Alliance News] - Keir Starmer has defended planned welfare reforms amid concerns among Labour MPs about expected cuts to the budget, insisting the existing system...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 13:31


Helios Towers swings to annual profit as revenue climbs and costs cut

Helios Towers PLC on Thursday announced a profit amid ‘insatiable demand for mobile connectivity’, as it expects to add further tenancies in 2025.

The London-headquartered telecom...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 12:51


Keysight acquisition of Spirent passes UK regulatory hurdle

The UK competition regulator on Thursday cleared the takeover of Spirent Communications PLC by Keysight Technologies Inc.

The Competition & Markets Authority said it has decided...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 12:48


Glenveagh Properties sees 2024 profit double on divisional growth

Glenveagh Properties PLC on Thursday said profit doubled during 2024, driven by revenue growth within its Surburban and Partnerships arms.

The Maynooth, Ireland-based housebuilder said...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 12:32


CAB Payments shares decline as profit falls amid ‘macro headwinds’

CAB Payments Holdings PLC on Thursday reported a drop in earnings but said it ‘remains profitable and cash generative’ despite a challenging environment.

Shares in CAB...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 12:32


Restore shares rise on swing to profit as margin increases

Restore PLC on Thursday said it swung to profit from loss in 2024 and hiked its dividend despite a small drop in revenue.

The London-based digital...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 12:20


Lunchtime market roundup: European shares largely lower before US data

Stocks in Europe traded mostly lower on Thursday midday, though the FTSE 100 squeezed out the most minor of gains in London, as investors await...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 12:14


Bridgepoint ups dividend following ‘transformational year’

Bridgepoint Group PLC on Thursday said it was excited by the medium-term growth prospects for private markets as it posted a 69% increase in assets...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 12:08


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