Cohort raises £40 million to buy Australia naval communications firm

Cohort PLC on Tuesday said it has raised £41 million from an offering of shares to institutional and retail investors, with the money to be...

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 12:30


UK PM insists ‘world safer when leaders talk’ after China discussions

Keir Starmer has defended holding talks with China’s President Xi Jinping, telling MPs: ‘The world is safer when leaders talk.’

The UK prime minister said the...

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 12:29


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 climbs as oil rises on Ukraine concerns

Blue-chips in London traded in the green around midday on Thursday, as the escalating conflict in Ukraine pushed oil and gold prices higher.

The FTSE...

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 12:18


Breedon backs 2024 profit outlook on ‘resilient’ trade

Breedon Group PLC on Thursday said revenue has improved year-to-date, and it left expectations for 2024.

The Derby-England based construction materials supplier said in a trading...

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 12:16


UPDATE: UK’s John Healey refuses to confirm missile reports

Ukraine faces a ‘serious moment’ in its defence against the Russian invasion, Defence Secretary John Healey said as he refused to be drawn into confirming...

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 12:14


UPDATE: Frasers insists on ousting Kamani after boohoo names new chair

boohoo Group PLC on Thursday faced fresh criticism from its largest shareholder, Frasers Group PLC, which said recent changes do not alter its position on...

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 12:07


Mitie ups interim dividend but warns of hit from UK tax hikes

Mitie Group PLC on Thursday said it was confident in meeting full-year expectations as it reported half-year growth.

The Glasgow-based engineering, security, cleaning and hygiene...

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 12:06


NextEnergy Solar Fund net asset value falls amid reduced demand

NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd on Thursday said its net asset value declined in the first half of its current financial year due to a reduction...

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 12:01


IN BRIEF: Resolute Mining celebrates release of CEO from detainment

Resolute Mining Ltd - Africa-focused mining firm with projects in Mali and Senegal - Celebrates the release of its Chief Executive Officer Terence Holohan as...

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 11:54


Royal Mail owner swings to profit but warns of Autumn Budget impact

International Distributions Services PLC, the parent company of Royal Mail Group Ltd and General Logistics Systems BV, reported a return to profit for the first-half...

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 11:46


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