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Ireland unemployment rises in December but falls on annual basis

Ireland’s unemployment rate rose slightly on-month at the end of last year, according to numbers released by the Central Statistics Office on Wednesday.

The unemployment...

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 11:45


MPs ’horrified’ after Shein dodges questions over forced labour

MPs were left ‘horrified’ after a Shein lawyer refused to answer questions over the risk of forced labour in its cotton supply chain.

Yinan Zhu, EMEA...

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 11:20


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Thursday 9 January 
B&M European Value Retail SATrading Statement
Greggs PLCTrading Statement
Hilton Food

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 11:19


Victoria affirms earnings outlook, eyes £32 million in cost savings

Victoria PLC on Wednesday reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance while highlighting significant cost-saving measures and announcing a board change.

The Worcester, England-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor...

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 11:11


Hornby sees boost in third-quarter earnings from Black Friday sales

Hornby PLC on Wednesday said it saw an increase in sales during its third quarter, following momentum in Black Friday and Christmas trading.

Hornby is...

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 11:07


ProCook shares rise as revenue grows comfortably during key period

ProCook Group PLC on Wednesday noted ‘strong’ trading in its peak trading period which included Black Friday and Christmas.

The Gloucester, England-based kitchenware retailer highlighted...

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 11:02


Victoria Property launches possible offer for Ground Rents Income Fund

Victoria Property Holdings Ltd on Wednesday made a possible takeover offer for Ground Rents Income Fund PLC, following the failure of three previous acquisition bids....

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 10:58


Intercede signs contract orders worth over $5 million in December

Intercede Group PLC on Wednesday said it signed new contract orders and renewals worth over $5 million in December.

Intercede is a cybersecurity software firm...

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 10:42


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Intercede expects earnings beat; Hornby rises

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Wednesday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Intercede Group PLC, up 8.5% at 198.00 pence, 12-month range 92.15p-216.90p....

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 10:37


Recruiters report fall in candidates getting permanent jobs

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

Recruiters reported growing...

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 10:21


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