easyJet loss widens on increased costs as passenger numbers rise

easyJet PLC on Thursday said its loss widened in the first half of its current financial year despite passenger revenue and numbers climbing, as costs...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 09:19


Early market roundup: European stocks down after New York sell-off

European stocks were in the doldrums on Thursday morning, after shares in New York tumbled, unnerved by fiscal concerns in the US.

The FTSE 100...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 09:07


BT predicts further Openreach broadband decline amid modest sales dip

BT Group PLC on Thursday said revenue was held back by lower international sales in competitive markets although cost control meant earnings nudged higher.

In response,...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 08:58


Rio Tinto seeks new CEO as Jakob Stausholm to step down later in 2025

Rio Tinto PLC on Thursday said Jakob Stausholm will step down as chief executive ‘later this year’, following the end of a succession process.

Stausholm joined...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 08:32


Investec plans share buyback after ‘strong’ annual performance

Investec PLC and Ltd said on Thursday it plans a share buyback after delivering what it called ‘strong’ annual financial performance amid market volatility.

The...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 08:27


UPDATE: Court halts conclusion of Chagos Islands deal with injunction

The UK government has temporarily been banned from concluding its negotiations on the Chagos Islands deal by an injunction granted in the early hours by...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 08:19


Pressure on UK Chancellor Reeves as borrowing jumps to £20.2 billion

UK government borrowing rose by more than expected to £20.2 billion last month, mounting further pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to meet her fiscal rules.

The...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 08:13


Tharisa interim profit declines 27% on weak platinum group metals unit

Tharisa PLC on Thursday reported a slump in annual profit as its platinum group metals business weighed.

The Cyprus-headquartered platinum miner posted a 27% drop...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 07:53


Aurrigo International signs three-year partnership deal with Swissport

Aurrigo International PLC on Wednesday said it has entered a three-year partnership with airport ground services and air cargo handling services provider Swissport International AG...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 06:56


US accepts Boeing jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted the Boeing 747 that the Gulf emirate of Qatar offered to President Donald Trump for use as Air...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 06:45


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