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C&C blames UK budget and soft trading for earnings shortfall

Shares in C&C Group PLC on Thursday fell sharply after it warned challenging markets and a cautious consumer will mean annual underlying operating profit will...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 09:29


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 outperforms as tariff woe hurts Europe

London’s FTSE 100 outperformed its European peers on Thursday morning, as investors continue to move with caution amid US tariff concerns.

US President Donald Trump’s...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 09:20


Halma nudges up guidance despite ‘evolving’ geopolitical backdrop

Halma PLC on Thursday raised its full-year margin outlook, although it cautioned the strength in sterling will be a negative headwind to full-year results.

Amersham, England-based...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 08:57


IN BRIEF: Cap-XX partners with Schurter on energy storage technologies

Cap-XX Ltd - Sydney-based manufacturer of supercapacitors for portable electronic devices - Signs strategic technology cooperation agreement with Lucerne, Switzerland-based electronic components manufacturer Schurter AG....

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 06:39


IN BRIEF: Kingswood Holdings reveals buy offers as financials worsen

Kingswood Holdings Ltd - London-based wealth and investment management company - Says it is in advanced discussions with HSQ Investments Ltd regarding a possible cash...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 19:37


IN BRIEF: Nokia and Canal+ partner to grow services in French overseas

Nokia Corp and Canal+ SA subsidiary Canal+ Telecom on Wednesday announced a collaboration to expand automation and address higher demand in French overseas territories.

Nokia...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 19:06


IN BRIEF: Jiangxi Copper buys SolGold shares worth $18 million

SolGold PLC - Ecuador-focused exploration company - Receives further investment worth $18 million from Jiangxi Copper Co Ltd, a Chinese copper producer. The firm agrees...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 19:03


International care workers in England to be prioritised over overseas

Care providers must prove they have tried to recruit a worker already in England before attempting to hire someone from overseas, under rules coming into...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 17:51


Donald Trump backs Micheal Martin to solve Ireland’s housing crisis

Donald Trump has backed Irish premier Micheal Martin to solve Ireland’s housing crisis.

During his Oval Office meeting with the taoiseach, the US president said the...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 17:48


UK expels Russian diplomat as tensions with Moscow escalate

The UK has expelled a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse in response to an ‘increasingly aggressive and co-ordinated campaign of harassment’ against British officials...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 17:43


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