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UK PM Starmer vows to ‘get a grip’ on UK’s problems, ‘reverse decline’

Starmer will compare his task as prime minister to the communities that rallied round to clean up in the wake of the summer’s riots.

The prime...

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 06:46

UK shop prices in deflation after ‘difficult summer’ for retailers

UK shop prices in August entered deflation for the first time since 2021, according to figures from the British Retail Consortium on Tuesday.

The trade...

Tue, 27/08/2024 - 05:22

PRESS: Unilever looks for buyer for Kate Somerville skincare - Sky

Unilever PLC is working on the disposal of upmarket skincare brand Kate Somerville, Sky News reported on Sunday.

The FTSE 100-listed consumer goods firm acquired the...

Mon, 26/08/2024 - 09:06

High tax revenues, resilient economy prompt ratings boost for Ireland

Ireland’s ‘strong public finances’ and ‘robust economic growth’ prompted credit ratings agency Scope to raise the country’s debt rating.

Scope on Friday raised Ireland’s long-term issuer...

Mon, 26/08/2024 - 07:30

‘Things will get worse before they get better,’ UK PM Starmer to warn

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s warning that things in Britain will get worse before they get better is a ‘refreshing change’ from the ‘snake oil’ offered...

Sun, 25/08/2024 - 12:00

IN BRIEF: YouGov CFO and Chief Innovations Officer sell shares

YouGov PLC - London-based research and data analytics company - Chief Finance Officer Alex McIntosh sells 97,803 shares at 525 pence each. Worth total £513,466....

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 20:45

IN BRIEF: EP Corporate completes second round of financing for IDS bid

International Distributions Services PLC - London-based letter and package carrier and owner of Royal Mail, Parcelforce and General Logistics Systems - EP Corporate Group AS,...

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 20:45

IN BRIEF: Honye Financial secures investment from private investor

Honye Financial Services Ltd - Cayman Islands-based company seeking acquisitions in financial services and financial technology - Says private investor Abdullah Alnuwaysir agrees to invest...

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 20:44

IN BRIEF: Touchstone has backing of 41% of Trinity shareholders

Touchstone Exploration Inc - Calgary, Canada-based oil exploration firm - Says Andrew Byles sells further 85,000 shares in Trinidad & Tobago-focused oil exploration and production...

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 20:43

FTSE Russell to remove certain companies on suspension of dealing rule

FTSE Russell on Friday said a number of companies will be removed from the FTSE Russell Index after being suspended for 40 business days without...

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 20:42

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