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Tesco backs outlook as market share gains drive biggest ever Christmas

Tesco PLC on Thursday reiterated annual profit and cash flow guidance backed by strong UK sales.

The Welwyn Garden City-based grocer said retail like-for-like sales grew...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 08:41


IN BRIEF: Cordel wins new contract in Angel Trains partnership

Cordel Group PLC - London-based company whose flagship platform uses artificial intelligence to supply transport corridor analytics - Wins a new contract through its ongoing...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 06:46


Lofty borrowing costs could force UK chancellor to spending cuts

The UK chancellor could be forced into further tax hikes or cuts to spending plans to meet UK fiscal rules after a jump in government...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 05:55


EU needs to be ‘firm’ with Trump administration - Ireland’s Martin

The EU needs to be ‘firm’ with the US, Irish deputy premier Micheal Martin has said.

It comes after US President-elect Donald Trump suggested the US...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 05:55


UK recruiters report fall in candidates placed into permanent jobs

The end of 2024 saw the fastest decline in candidates being placed into permanent jobs in more than a year, new research in the UK...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 05:55


Optimism among UK finance firms down on brace for cost hit - CBI

Optimism among financial services firms has declined at the sharpest pace in more than two years, amid concerns that UK budget tax measures could weigh...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 05:55


UK shop price deflation accelerates in December; higher prices in 2025

Large discounts and Black Friday sales accelerated price drops in December, but 2025 will likely see higher prices warned the British Retail Consortium.

The BRC-NielsenIQ...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 05:05


IN BRIEF: Zentra inks relationship agreement with majority shareholder

Zentra Group PLC - Manchester, England-based residential developer focused on the north of England - Signs new relationship agreement with 65.15% majority shareholder, One Heritage...

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 18:24


UPDATE: RBG Holdings Founder Ian Rosenblatt refutes ‘untrue’ claims

RBG Holdings PLC Founder Ian Rosenblatt on Wednesday said the claims against him by RGB are ‘substantially untrue and defamatory’ as he responded to the...

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 17:37


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 250 tumbles; Shell dips on output guidance

London’s blue chip index edged upwards on Wednesday as BAE Systems rose amid pressure from Donald Trump on NATO to increase defence spending, but rising...

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 17:18


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