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Judges Scientific encouraged by start to 2025 after ‘difficult’ year

Judges Scientific PLC on Monday said it expects 2024 earnings in line with market expectations after mixed trading in 2024.

The London-based investor in scientific instrument...

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 09:09


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks open mixed; Daily Mirror owner Reach surges

Stocks in London opened mixed but the blue chip FTSE 100 was in the green early Monday, with Pershing Square up as it announced it...

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 09:08


PRS REIT highlights shortage of family homes in UK as completions rise

PRS REIT PLC on Monday said that key business drivers remain strong, despite recent market volatility, amid a significant housing shortage in the UK.

The Manchester,...

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 08:58


IN BRIEF: John Wood wins ‘significant’ contract with Esso Australia

John Wood Group PLC - Aberdeen, Scotland-based oilfield and engineering services provider - Awarded ‘significant’ new contract by Esso Australia Resources Pty Ltd to provide...

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 08:39


PRESS: Banco Santander considering exit from UK as returns lag - FT

Banco Santander SA is exploring options for its UK business, including leaving the UK market entirely, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, citing ‘people familiar...

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 07:14


IN BRIEF: Volta Finance Chair Kershaw buys €115,000 worth of shares

Volta Finance Ltd - Guernsey-incorporated investment company - Chair Dagmar Kershaw buys 19,000 shares at average around €6.08 each on Friday, for a total of...

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 07:00


New deal to enable UK-qualified professionals to work in Switzerland

A new agreement will enable UK-qualified professionals such as lawyers and ski instructors to work in Switzerland, ministers have announced.

The UK-Switzerland Recognition of Professional Qualifications...

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 07:00


UK house prices start year ‘with bang’, but rate uncertainties loom

UK house buyers benefited from the highest number of sellers at the start of a year since 2015, as prices rose at their fastest early-year...

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 06:31


IN BRIEF: Atlas Metals pursues other options after mine deal collapse

Atlas Metals Group PLC - natural resources and energy investor formerly known as MetalNRG - Says it is considering and in discussions for a number...

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 20:55


Bank of England delays new rules for banks ahead of Trump presidency

The Bank of England said Friday it will delay implementing rules designed to prevent a 2008-style financial crisis as it awaits clarity on how they...

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 19:45


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