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IN BRIEF: Jardine Matheson Director Steve Sun buys 6,000 shares

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd - Hong Kong-based holding company with interests in retail, property, hotels and motor dealerships - Director Steve Sun buys 6,000 shares...

Tue, 08/10/2024 - 08:48


HS2 likely to reach Euston, UK Transport Minister Louise Haigh signals

HS2 is likely to reach Euston, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has indicated, saying it ‘would never have made sense’ for that not to happen.

The Cabinet...

Tue, 08/10/2024 - 08:41


TOP NEWS: Imperial Brands ups buyback as smoke free arm boosts trading

Imperial Brands PLC on Tuesday said trading is in line with expectations as it ramped up plans for returns to shareholders.

The Davidoff cigarette and Rizla...

Tue, 08/10/2024 - 08:35


UK watchdog slaps penalty on water firms for missing targets

Water companies will have to pay a £157.6 million penalty after missing key targets on reducing pollution, leaks and supply interruptions while customer satisfaction continues...

Tue, 08/10/2024 - 07:53


Endeavour insists Burkina Faso still on side after president’s remarks

Endeavour Mining PLC on Monday reassured investors that it ‘remains a trusted partner’ to the government of Burkina Faso, after suggestions it may revoke ‘certain...

Tue, 08/10/2024 - 07:01


New UK regulatory office ‘to help new tech reach public faster’

A new regulatory innovation office has been launched by the UK government, which it says will help speed access to new technologies which can improve...

Tue, 08/10/2024 - 05:41


Lower risk of Britain losing power in winter than last - grid operator

Britain is less likely to lose power this winter than last year, according to the public body responsible for keeping the lights on.

The National Electricity...

Tue, 08/10/2024 - 05:41


TOP NEWS: UK retail sales grow at strongest pace in six months

UK retail sales picked up in September as the start of the school year saw a boost for children’s clothing, footwear and accessories while food...

Tue, 08/10/2024 - 05:03


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 closes up amid limp start for US peers

Banks and oil majors kept the FTSE 100 in the green at the London close on Monday, while other stocks slipped, joining peers across the...

Mon, 07/10/2024 - 17:13


Ferrexpo pellet production declines amid challenges in Ukraine

Ferrexpo PLC on Monday announced a lower production amid rising input costs and lower iron ore prices, amid challenges of operating in Ukraine.

The Baar, Switzerland-headquarterer...

Mon, 07/10/2024 - 14:30


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