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Irish services business activity growth at highest since April 2023

Ireland’s service activity growth sped up markedly in November, purchasing managers’ index readings published by S&P Global showed on Wednesday.

The AIB Ireland services business activity...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 06:55

Southern Western Railways service first to be nationalised in UK

The UK government has announced that South Western Railway’s services will be the first to transfer into public ownership next year.

Ministers said the move paved...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 06:02

Four of UK’s five nuclear power stations to run longer than planned

Four of Britain’s five nuclear power stations will stay open longer than previously planned, their operator has said.

Paris-based energy company EDF SA said on Wednesday...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 05:59

Qatar to invest £1 billion in climate technologies with UK

The British government said Wednesday that it has agreed to a partnership with Qatar that will see the Gulf state invest £1 billion in climate...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 05:42

IN BRIEF: JPMorgan Asia Growth & Income portfolio manager steps down

JPMorgan Asia Growth & Income PLC - investor in Asia-Pacific entities - Ayaz Ebrahim steps down as portfolio manager with immediate effect after 8 years....

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 18:36

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: European stocks green ahead of key French debate

FTSE 100 mining stocks were boosted on Tuesday amid reports of Chinese economic strategy talks while a host of FTSE 250 constituents saw double-digit share...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 17:39

Lindsell Train Investment Trust underperforms against benchmark

Lindsell Train Investment Trust PLC on Tuesday said its half-year net asset value per share decreased as the trust’s performance was hampered by the performance...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 15:28

IN BRIEF: Genel shares fall as court rules in favour of Kurdistan

Genel Energy PLC - oil & gas company with production assets in the Kurdistan region - On Monday, Genel Energy said the London Court of...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 14:32

Celebrus Technologies hails half-year profit surge; outlook confident

Celebrus Technologies PLC on Tuesday said it was confident about meeting annual targets after a profit jump in the half-year.

The Sunbury-on-Thames, England-based data management...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 14:30

Animalcare acquires Randlab for £62.2 million using new funds raised

Animalcare Group PLC on Tuesday said it had entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Randlab Australia Pty Ltd for around £62.2 million in part...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 14:29

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