Ireland jobless rate falls to 4.2% in February from 4.5% in January

Ireland’s unemployment rate fell last month, numbers on Wednesday showed.

According to the Central Statistics Office, the nation’s jobless rate fell to 4.2% in February...

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 11:15


AIB Group eyes up buyback as higher rates boost annual earnings uplift

AIB Group PLC on Wednesday announced its intention to launch a €1 billion buyback, after posting an uplift in both net interest income and profit...

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 11:09


LondonMetric completes LXi merger, announces logistics acquisition

LondonMetric Property PLC Property PLC on Wednesday announced completion of its merger with LXi REIT PLC, as well as the £13.0 million purchase of a...

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 10:57


UKOG shareholders approve share consolidation on ten-to-one ratio

UK Oil & Gas PLC shareholders approved a share consolidation on Tuesday at its reconvened general meeting.

The London-based exploration and production company, which focuses on...

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 10:53


UK markets move higher amid chatter about ‘British ISA’ and contrasting fortunes for construction sector ahead of Budget

“Has the prospect of a British ISA fired up the UK stock market? Speculation is rife that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will unveil plans at the...

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 10:49


Oxford Nanopore confident in future opportunities despite weak 2023

Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC said that the stoppage of Covid testing contracts had taken a toll on its annual earnings, but the company expects several...

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 10:40


Ibstock profit plunges on restructuring costs and 20% revenue decline

Ibstock PLC on Wednesday reported a drop in annual profit, as lower capacity and activity hurt revenue, and cost-savings efforts required an exceptional charge.

The...

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 10:26


IN BRIEF: Telecom Plus surpasses one million customers

Telecom Plus PLC - London-based bundled household utility provider and owner of Utility Warehouse - Says it has passed the one million customer milestone. The...

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 10:00


Lancashire Holdings swings to annual profit as insurance demand grows

Lancashire Holdings Ltd on Wednesday said it swung to annual profit after insurance revenue improved and expenses fell, thanks to continued demand growth from clients....

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 09:59


Nichols raises dividend after enjoying annual earnings uplift

Nichols PLC on Wednesday remained optimistic of further growth in the year ahead, after upping its dividend on a strong financial year.

For the year ended...

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 09:58


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