CORRECT: Aviva raises dividend as swings to half-year profit

(Clarifies that Aviva is aiming for a gross cost reduction for its 2024 target.)

Aviva PLC on Wednesday reported a profit in the first half of...

Wed, 16/08/2023 - 08:18


TOP NEWS: Aviva raises dividend as swings to half-year profit

Aviva PLC on Wednesday reported a profit in the first half of 2023, boosted by growth in gross written premiums.

The London-based insurer said its interim...

Wed, 16/08/2023 - 08:08


Marshalls profit slumps 30%; 2024 outlook looks gloomy

Marshalls PLC on Wednesday lowered its interim dividend, as profit slumped by 30% amid a challenging trading environment.

In the six months ended June 30, Marshall...

Wed, 16/08/2023 - 07:59


TOP NEWS: UK consumer price inflation cools to 6.8% in July

The UK headline inflation figure cooled as expected last month, but core inflation proved stubborn, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed on Wednesday.

Annually,...

Wed, 16/08/2023 - 07:19


English rail fares rise will be below inflation next year - government

Next year’s rise in English rail fares will be below inflation, the government has announced.

The Department for Transport said the increase will not be as...

Wed, 16/08/2023 - 05:58


Seplat Energy says rig incident kills one and leaves three missing

Seplat Energy PLC on Tuesday said a drilling rig capsized in the early hours of the morning, killing one crew member and leaving three missing....

Tue, 15/08/2023 - 20:19


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Poor China data and UK wage growth hurt stocks

A robust UK wage growth reading on Tuesday strengthened the case for more Bank of England hikes, supporting the pound but hurting the FTSE 100,...

Tue, 15/08/2023 - 17:12


IN BRIEF: Premier African Minerals agrees amended deal with Cannax

Premier African Minerals Ltd - Zimbabwe-focused tungsten producer - Signs amendment to offtake and prepayment agreement previously agreed with Canmax Technologies Co Ltd in August...

Tue, 15/08/2023 - 16:35


IN BRIEF: Premier African Minerals agrees amended deal with Canmax

Premier African Minerals Ltd - Zimbabwe-focused tungsten producer - Signs amendment to offtake and prepayment agreement, previously agreed with Canmax Technologies Co Ltd in August...

Tue, 15/08/2023 - 16:33


CORRECT: UP Global Sourcing revenue up thanks to online division

(Correcting name of UP brand Beldray.)

UP Global Sourcing Holdings PLC on Tuesday said that annual revenue rose, driven by its online arm, where revenue surged...

Tue, 15/08/2023 - 15:50


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