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Irish premier Martin greeted by JD Vance at vice president’s residence

Irish premier Micheal Martin has been greeted by JD Vance at the US vice president’s residence to kick off a day of engagements to mark...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:47


UK’s Starmer says ‘all options on table’ to respond to Trump’s tariffs

Keir Starmer has said the UK would keep open the option of retaliatory measures after Donald Trump hit steel and aluminium imports with 25% tariffs.

Jobs...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:36


Pacific Horizon’s discount widens as returns lag benchmark

Pacific Horizon Investment Trust PLC on Wednesday reported a wider share price discount and weaker investment returns for the six months to January 31, despite...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:30


Sirius Real Estate to buy Southhampton business park

Sirius Real Estate Ltd on Wednesday announced its acquisition of Chalcroft Business Park in England for £36.5 million.

The London and Johannesburg-listed property investor said...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:12


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 set to snap six-day losing streak

London’s FTSE 100 was on the up on Wednesday afternoon, shaking off tariff worries, and recovering from its worst run since September.

The FTSE 100 index...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:10


Law Debenture ups payout as net asset value grows; praises Rolls-Royce

Law Debenture PLC on Wednesday said its investments in Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC and Marks & Spencer Group PLC performed well last year, as the investment...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:07


New Brexit rules risk leaving ‘gaps on shelves’ in Northern Ireland

New post-Brexit labelling rules could see ‘gaps on shelves’ in Northern Ireland by July, a Westminster committee has heard.

Business representatives told the Northern Ireland Affairs...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:02


Ruffer Investment swings to loss but lifts dividend despite challenges

Ruffer Investment Co Ltd on Wednesday reported a decline in net asset value and market capitalisation for the six months to December 31 but increased...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 11:37


Cake Box raises equity to fund £22 million Ambala Foods acquisition

Cake Box Holdings PLC on Wednesday raised £7.0 million from a share offer to partially fund its agreement to purchase sweets maker Ambala Foods Ltd.

Cake...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 11:31


Balfour Beatty lifts dividend 9%, sees growth ahead despite profit dip

Balfour Beatty PLC on Wednesday reported lower annual profit but higher revenue, raised its dividend, and said strong order book visibility underpins its outlook for...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 10:55


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