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UK PM Starmer hails defence as offering ‘secure, well-paid jobs’

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hailed the defence sector as offering ‘the next generation of good, secure, well-paid jobs’, after it was announced that...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 17:00


IN BRIEF: Cordiant Digital completes purchase of Belgian data centres

Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Ltd - UK-based investor in specialist digital infrastructure - Completes acquisition of Belgian data centres. The company has bought a 47.5% economic...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 16:39


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Tuesday 4 March 
Ashtead Group PLCQ3 Results
Bakkavor Group PLCFull Year Results
Beazley PLCFull

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 16:37


Avon Technologies wins further head protection order from US Army

Avon Technologies PLC on Monday said its Team Wendy Ceradyne arm has received another order from the US Army.

The Wiltshire, England-based protective gear company said...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 16:12


Close Brothers completes sale of asset management arm to Oaktree

Close Brothers Group PLC on Monday said it has completed the sale of its wealth management division, Close Brothers Asset Management, to funds managed by...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 14:26


Burford Capital stock down despite ‘record-breaking’ realisations

Burford Capital Ltd reported decreased GAAP consolidated profit and revenue despite 2024 being a ‘splendid’ year with above-average returns.

Shares in Burford Capital were 6.9% lower...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 14:25


Irish Continental profit dips, revenue up on freight demand

Irish Continental Group PLC on Monday reported a modest decline in annual profit despite higher revenue, as strong freight and passenger volumes offset challenges in...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 13:59


Assura disposes seven assets for £64 million, reaches milestone

Assura PLC on Monday said it has sold seven assets for £64 million, taking its total disposals since the start of the financial year to...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 13:22


IN BRIEF: XPS Pensions completes purchase of Polaris Actuaries

XPS Pensions Group PLC - Reading, England-based pensions consulting and administration company - Completes acquisition of Polaris Actuaries and Consultants Ltd. It will pay a...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 13:05


Energean signs $750 million term loan with Bank Leumi

Energean PLC on Monday said it has signed a 10-year, senior-secured term loan with Tel Aviv-based Bank Leumi for $750 million.

Energean is a London-based hydrocarbon...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 12:52


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