Economists welcome UK Chancellor Reeves’ growth plans amid concerns

Business groups and economists have said UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ latest plans to grow the economy are welcome, but that measures in the October budget...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 09:48


Moves to tackle UK water scarcity aim to drive forward new reservoirs

Efforts to develop what could be ‘Europe’s Silicon Valley’ in a region spanning from Cambridge to Oxford have faced a significant challenge – a lack...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 09:44


BT sees weaker phone sales and lower broadband demand as revenue falls

BT Group PLC on Thursday said it is on track to deliver on its financial outlook during the current year, despite a drop in third...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 09:39


Sage Group first-quarter revenue grows nearly 10%, reiterates forecast

Sage Group PLC on Thursday said revenue grew nearly 10% during the first quarter of its current financial year, and reiterates its growth forecast.

The...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 09:19


Four UK stocks which could join Diageo and WH Smith with talk of selling brands or businesses

Speculation that Diageo might sell its Guinness brand and confirmation that WH Smith is thinking about offloading its UK high street business have got tongues...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 09:10


Shell boosts dividend and maintains buyback despite earnings drop

Shell PLC on Thursday maintained the pace of share buybacks despite weaker-than-expected fourth quarter earnings, which reflected write-offs in its oil exploration business and lower...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 09:07


Early market roundup: European stocks green ahead of expected ECB cut

Stock prices in Europe opened higher on Thursday morning, before a European Central Bank decision which is expected to be a 25 basis point...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 08:59


Heathrow expansion can be done in a decade, says UK Chancellor Reeves

Heathrow Airport’s third runway can be built in the next decade, Rachel Reeves has said, as she aims to boost growth amid the UK’s gloomy...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 08:44


Glencore annual production in line with guidance after strong 2nd half

Glencore PLC on Thursday said its mine production in 2024 was in line with its guidance, as improvements in the second half of the year...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 08:21


Why US tech stocks nosedived this week

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the stock market this week, you might have noticed US technology stocks taking a big dive. Companies like...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 08:03


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