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New criminal offences to disrupt people smugglers in UK border bill

People selling and handling boat parts suspected of being used in migrant Channel crossings could face up to 14 years in prison in the UK...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 14:41


Next 15 ‘cautious’ amid low profit predictions and CFO departure

Next 15 Group PLC on Thursday said it expected profit for the financial year that ends on Friday ‘at the bottom of analyst expectations’ and...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 14:40


IN BRIEF: Picton Property launches share buyback amid asset disposals

Picton Property Income Ltd - Guernsey-based property investment company - Intends to launch a share buyback programme for up to £10 million, to address the...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 14:28


Aberforth Smaller Cos net asset value up but cautious on UK budget

Aberforth Smaller Cos Trust PLC on Thursday said the year just gone was good for UK equities, however it cautioned on the UK’s ‘unspectacular’ performance...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 14:27


Fevertree to launch share buyback as part of US distribution deal

Fevertree Drinks PLC on Thursday said it intends to launch a share buyback programme for up to £71.0 million, on the back of a new...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 14:00


MaxCyte buys gene therapy analytics firm SeQure Dx

MaxCyte Inc on Thursday said it has acquired SeQure Dx Inc, as it looks to improve its gene therapy testing process.

The Rockville, Maryland-based cell...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 13:55


UK’s Liz Kendall promises sweeping reforms to sickness benefits

The UK welfare budget has to be put on a ‘more sustainable course’, Liz Kendall said as she warned the country could not keep meeting...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 13:50


IN BRIEF: GCP Infrastructure sells wind farms to Brookfield subsidiary

GCP Infrastructure Investments Ltd - Middlesex, England-based investor in UK infrastructure - Disposes of two operational onshore wind farms at Pates Hill and Milton Keynes.

The...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 12:15


Midday market roundup: European stocks up ahead of ECB rate decision

Stocks in Europe were higher before a eurozone rate decision on Thursday, while US equities are called to open in the green despite tech earnings...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 12:14


discoverIE third-quarter sales flat, forecasts full-year profit rise

discoverIE Group PLC on Thursday said trading during its current financial year remains in line with its underlying profit growth forecast, despite flat third-quarter sales....

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 12:03


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