UPDATE: Bailey says no ‘auto-pilot’ for BoE as welcomes US-UK pact

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey on Thursday welcomed the prospect of a UK trade agreement with the US, which he believes would help ‘reduce...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 13:52


FD Technologies accepts £570 million offer by Boston’s TA Associates

FD Technologies PLC on Thursday accepted a £570 million takeover offer from TA Associates Management LP, a day after talks between the two firms were...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 13:39


Balfour Beatty stands by profit outlook as ‘positive’ trading continues

Balfour Beatty PLC said trading so far this year has met its expectations, and that it continues to expect increased profit from operations this year.

In...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 13:34


Derwent London reaffirms 2025 guidance amid strong office space demand

Derwent London PLC on Thursday said the central London office market ‘continues to see strong occupational demand,’ as it said £14.3 million of leasing and...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 13:23


Dowlais sees results at low end of guide on weaker industry forecast

Dowlais Group PLC on Thursday said it performed in line with management’s expectations in the first quarter, and it expects full-year results to be towards...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 12:44


Bank of England cuts rates by 25 basis points in 3-way vote split

The Bank of England on Thursday lowered interest rates, as expected, although the vote make-up was more hawkish than predicted.

The BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 12:18


Morgan Advanced first quarter sales decline amid market uncertainty

Morgan Advanced Materials PLC on Thursday in a statement ahead of its annual general meeting reported a decline in sales during the first quarter of...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 12:14


Lunchtime market roundup: Divided BoE cuts; US-UK set for trade pact

London stocks were higher early Thursday afternoon after the Bank of England cut interest rates, though the Monetary Policy Committee was more divided than expected,...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 12:14


Rathbones funds and income down after quarter of ‘market volatility’

Rathbones Group PLC on Thursday said funds under management & administration, inflows and other figures declined in the first quarter, which saw ‘considerable market turbulence’.

Shares...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 12:14


Helios Towers backs outlook as tenancies increase in first quarter

Helios Towers PLC on Thursday reaffirmed its outlook for the year despite macroeconomic uncertainty, as it posted higher revenue for the first quarter.

The London-based telecom...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 12:07


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