UK with marginal business activity growth in January amid cost concern

The UK’s private sector output grew marginally in January as employment was pushed lower amid ongoing concerns over higher national insurance contributions that many employers...

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 09:51


Westminster wins additional $300,000 contract with existing client

Westminster Group PLC on Friday said it has won an additional $300,000 contract to supply entry screening solutions.

The London-based specialist security and services company said...

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 09:45


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays raises Intertek; HSBC raises Greggs

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

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Deutsche Bank Research cuts Associated British Foods price target to 2,275 (2,290) pence...

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 09:31


AJ Bell urges government to rethink inheritance tax on pension proposals

When the government first set out its plans to bring pensions into inheritance tax (IHT) at the Autumn Budget, it became apparent to many in...

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 09:29


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks mostly higher; FTSE 250’s Burberry shines

The FTSE 100 was up a notch, while the FTSE 250 index was healthily in the green on Friday morning, ahead of flash UK purchasing...

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 09:07


Severn Trent on track to meet guidance and raise dividends

Severn Trent PLC on Friday said it was on track to meet full-year guidance in financial 2025, and expected to raise dividends in the coming...

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 08:44


Burberry jumps as US upturn helps deliver less-than-feared sales fall

Burberry Group PLC on Friday said sales fell at a slower annual pace in the third quarter as its revamp started to take effect.

The London-based...

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 08:43


IN BRIEF: Bloomsbury Publishing secures Amazon deal, confirms outlook

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - London-based book publisher - Says it has reached a new long-term supply agreement with Amazon.com Inc, without providing details. In a...

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 08:31


Rolls-Royce strikes £9 billion deal with UK Ministry of Defence

A deal worth around £9 billion has been struck with Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC by the UK government to help power Britain’s nuclear submarines.

The eight-year contract,...

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 08:05


UK business secretary leaves door open to joining European trade area

The UK business secretary has left the door open to joining a tariff-free trading scheme with Europe following a meeting with the EU trade commissioner...

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 08:02


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