UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises to 4.7% in May

The UK jobless rate increased in May, average weekly earnings eased and the number of job vacancies, in another sign that the labour market is...

Thu, 17/07/2025 - 07:16

IN BRIEF: AFC Energy to raise £25 million for commercialisation plan

AFC Energy PLC - Cranleigh, England-based provider of hydrogen power-generation technologies - After the London market close on Wednesday, AFC launches an equity raise worth...

Thu, 17/07/2025 - 06:57

Starmer to host Merz in German chancellor’s first official visit to UK

Keir Starmer will host German chancellor Friedrich Merz on his first official visit to the UK on Thursday as the prime minister seeks to boost...

Thu, 17/07/2025 - 06:41

Bitcoin prices set record as investor bet big on ‘crypto week’

Bitcoin vaulted past $120,000 for the first time on 14 July, the latest milestone for the world’s largest cryptocurrency as investors bet on industry policy...

Thu, 17/07/2025 - 00:00

Genus is on the cusp of a transformation to sustainably higher profitability

GENUS (GNS)

Price: £21.80

Market Cap: £1.45 billion

Leading global animal genetics company Genus (GNS) is on the cusp of fully commercialising its proprietary...

Thu, 17/07/2025 - 00:00

Can MONY maintain momentum with its first-half results?

Moneysupermarket owner MONY Group (MONY) is due to report first-half year results on 21 July.

Investors will be looking to see whether the price comparison...

Thu, 17/07/2025 - 00:00

Hefty tariffs on EU imports to US might be good news for British businesses

As we write, the UK has put itself in a pretty rare position by virtue of already having thrashed out a trade agreement with the...

Thu, 17/07/2025 - 00:00

How do the carry-forward rules on pension contributions work?

I could do with clarification on the carry forward rules. The guide is that I must have used up my full allowance for the current...

Thu, 17/07/2025 - 00:00

Rockwood Strategic is rewarding investors with stellar returns

Rockwood Strategic (RKW)  310p

Gain to date: 65.3%

Shares flagged the merits of Rockwood Strategic (RKW) at 187.5p in November 2023, highlighting the value-focused...

Thu, 17/07/2025 - 00:00

Personal Group is a small cap with big ambitions

Personal Group (PGH:AIM) 284p

Market cap: £86.7 million

Workplace benefits and health insurance provider Personal Group (PGH:AIM) is a relative market minnow but chief...

Thu, 17/07/2025 - 00:00

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