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Increased competition for jobs in UK, study suggests

Competition for jobs in the UK is at a three-year high with more than two jobseekers for every vacancy, according to new research.

The increase follows...

Mon, 30/09/2024 - 10:19

IN BRIEF: Weir wins £25 million contract for sustainable solutions

Weir Group PLC - Glasgow-based mining engineering - Wins £25 million contract to provide OCP Group with energy-efficient and sustainable solutions for the Benguerir and...

Mon, 30/09/2024 - 10:02

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays cuts Smiths Group to ’equal weight’

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Monday morning and on Friday:

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank cuts WPP price target to 926 (950) pence - ’buy’

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Barclays cuts...

Mon, 30/09/2024 - 09:58

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks in red as UK GDP growth weaker than thought

Stock prices in London opened lower on a busy Monday, as the UK’s gross domestic product climbed by less than previously anticipated in the second...

Mon, 30/09/2024 - 09:16

TOP NEWS: UK economic growth in second quarter revised down

UK’s economic growth was weaker than initially anticipated, data published by the Office for National Statistics showed Monday.

UK’s gross domestic product expanded by 0.5%...

Mon, 30/09/2024 - 07:17

EXECUTIVE CHANGES: VSA Capital hires finance director from Oberon

The following is a round-up of London-listed company director and manager changes announced in the past week and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Oberon Investments...

Sun, 29/09/2024 - 13:08

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Judges Scientific CEO and AB Dynamics founder sell

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced in the past week and not separately reported by Alliance...

Sun, 29/09/2024 - 12:14

UK Conservative leadership candidates lay out immigration plans

Conservative leadership candidates have laid out their plans on immigration ahead of the party conference where they will be vying to replace Rishi Sunak as...

Sun, 29/09/2024 - 11:46

EARNINGS: Mulberry profit slumps, announces £10 million fundraise

The following is a round-up of earnings for London-listed companies, issued on Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Mulberry Group PLC - Bath, England-based...

Fri, 27/09/2024 - 19:53

Learning Technologies says would back near £800 million bid

Learning Technologies Group PLC on Friday said it would back a £792 million takeover bid from US private equity firm should one be forthcoming.

The...

Fri, 27/09/2024 - 18:41

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