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LONDON MARKET OPEN: London stocks in the red as US rate cut digested

Stocks in London opened lower on Thursday morning following the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut yesterday, as investors prepare for the Bank of England’s...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 09:19

South32 warns of further escalation in civil unrest in Mozambique

South32 Ltd warned on Thursday that any escalation in civil unrest in Mozambique could hurt its operations at Mozal Aluminium.

But the Perth-based mining group...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 08:28

Thames Water fined over dividends but granted 35% bill hike by 2030

Thames Water is to be allowed to hike consumer bills by 35% by 2030 following a decision by the industry regulator, as it was also...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 08:02

Household water bills to rise by an average £31 a year from April

Household water bills in England and Wales will increase by an average £31 a year over the next five years, regulator Ofwat has announced.

The increase...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 07:59

Bank of Japan maintains key interest rate, yen falls

The Bank of Japan left borrowing costs unchanged on Thursday - although some analysts expect a rate hike in January - which extended a retreat...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 06:10

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks lose momentum ahead of rate decisions

Stocks in London were mixed after opening higher on Wednesday, as UK inflation data increased the chances of the Bank of England holding rates steady...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 17:06

Mauritius PM rejects Keir Starmer’s draft Chagos sovereignty deal

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s deal to give up sovereignty over the Chagos Islands is in trouble after the new prime minister of Mauritius rejected...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 16:45

National World recommends £65 million Media Concierge offer

National World PLC on Wednesday said it will recommend a proposed offer from Media Concierge Holdings Ltd to shareholders.

The Leeds, England-based owner of the Yorkshire...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 15:54

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Baltic Classifieds CEO Simkus banks £13 million

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Monday and Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 15:52

English councils get £700 million funding boost under settlement

Funding for councils next year will be boosted by more than £700 million for social care and the cost of changes to national insurance, the...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 14:47

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