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Starmer says no ‘big decisions’ in Chancellor Reeves’ spring statement

Rachel Reeves will not make ‘big’ decisions on tax and spending next month, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said despite mounting expectations the budget watchdog...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 12:31

PRESS: BP CEO aims to double company valuation to $200 billion - FT

BP PLC Chief Executive Officer Murray Auchincloss aims to more than double the London-based oil major’s market value to $200 billion within five years, the...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 12:20

Howden Joinery starts £100 million share buyback amid stable results

Howden Joinery Group PLC on Thursday set out plans for a share buyback worth £100 million and increased its cash dividend slightly, as it reported...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 12:19

IN BRIEF: John Wood names former TalkTalk, ICAP CFO as interim CFO

John Wood Group PLC - Aberdeen-based oilfield and engineering services provider - Names Iain Torrens as interim chief financial officer, following the resignation of Arvind...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 12:15

Midday market roundup: Stocks mixed as Rolls-Royce shines

Stocks in London were mostly in the red at Thursday midday, as investors await US jobless data, while insurer Aviva rose as it increased its...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 12:10

Hiscox lifts dividend 15% as it reports record annual profit

Hiscox Ltd on Thursday reported ‘record’ annual profit and announced a $175 million share buyback, as the insurer said it expects positive momentum to continue...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 12:00

Greencoat UK Wind net asset value down as swings to loss in 2024

Greencoat UK Wind PLC on Thursday said it swung to a loss during 2024, as a result of fair value losses made within its investment...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 11:54

Metro Bank shares dive as swings to loss on mortgage portfolio sale

Metro Bank Holdings PLC shares fell on Thursday after the retail bank reported a swing to loss in 2024, partly driven by a loss made...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 11:38

Taylor Wimpey average UK selling price down as profit falls in 2024

Taylor Wimpey PLC on Thursday said it delivered ‘a strong sales rate’ in the past year, but reduced its dividend as profit and revenue declined....

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 11:18

St James’s Place swings to profit as funds under management hit record high

St James’s Place PLC on Thursday reported a sharp rise in profit for 2024, with record funds under management and strong customer inflows driving a...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 11:06

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