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LONDON MARKET OPEN: London stocks down as UK retail sales disappoint

Stocks in London opened in the red on Friday morning, ahead of the US personal consumption expenditures release and Frasers founder Mike Ashley making a...

Fri, 20/12/2024 - 09:17

UK government borrowing lower than expected in November

The UK government borrowed less than expected in November, aided by higher tax receipts and lower debt interest payments.

According to the Office for National Statistics,...

Fri, 20/12/2024 - 09:16

Headlam makes £54 million in property disposals; names new chair

Headlam Group PLC on Friday said it has sold three properties for a total of nearly £54 million in a simplification drive, and it announced...

Fri, 20/12/2024 - 09:02

South32 gets approval for Worsley mine project in Australian state

South32 Ltd on Friday said Western Australia has approved the proposed expansion of its alumina refining operation Worsley.

Following the state approval, the Perth-based mining...

Fri, 20/12/2024 - 07:33

IN BRIEF: Taylor Maritime hails positive outlook helped by forecasts

Taylor Maritime Investments Ltd - investment company specialising in bulk carrier segments of the global shipping sector - On Wednesday, reported net asset value per...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 21:55

IN BRIEF: FIH shares down as swings to loss; touts optimistic outlook

FIH Group PLC - services businesses such as construction, ferries and art storage in Falkland Islands and UK - Swings to pretax loss of £6.1...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 21:53

Triple Point Energy Transition appoints new chair as eyes wind down

Triple Point Energy Transition PLC on Thursday announced that John Roberts has decided to step down immediately from his role of chair as the company...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 21:51

Peter Mandelson expected to be named next ambassador to US

Labour grandee Peter Mandelson is expected to be the next UK ambassador to the US.

Mandelson, who served in the cabinets of Tony Blair and Gordon...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 20:29

IN BRIEF: Avation hails healthy aviation market, boosted by demand

Avation PLC - Singapore-based aircraft leasing - Notes that the commercial aviation market continues to perform well amid air travel demand, and restrictions on supply...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 19:29

IN BRIEF: Time Finance eyes profit surge as size of lending book grows

Time Finance PLC - Bath, England-based asset, loan and invoice finance provider for small and medium enterprises - Pretax profit jumps 44% to £3.9 million...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 19:25

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