TOP NEWS: UK construction activity climb boosted by demand in November

Construction activity in the UK rose faster in November amid rising demand for commercial work, survey results from S&P Global showed Thursday.

The S&P Global...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 09:50


Tullow Oil shares fall as CEO Rahul Dhir to step down in 2025

Tullow Oil PLC shares slumped on Thursday after it said Chief Executive Officer Rahul Dhir will resign in 2025.

The Africa-focused oil & gas exploration and...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 09:37


TOP NEWS: DS Smith puts in ‘solid’ performance despite profit plunge

DS Smith PLC on Thursday said profit all but disappeared in the first-half of its financial year, due to a ‘continued challenging market environment’.

The London-based...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 09:25


GSK expands Chinese shingles vaccine collaboration with Zhifei

GSK PLC on Thursday said it has expanded its shingles vaccine collaboration with Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products Ltd in China, including an extended term length.

The...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 09:19


UK junk food ad ban will prevent ‘20,000 cases of childhood obesity’

A pre-watershed ban on ads for junk food will prevent an estimated 20,000 cases of childhood obesity, the UK government has said.

More detail on which...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 09:17


UK PM Starmer promises ‘plan for change’ will improve people’s lives

The UK prime minister has promised a ‘relentless focus on delivering for working people’ ahead of a major speech setting out targets to measure progress...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 09:14


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Frasers tumbles on profit caution

The FTSE 100 achieved an unconvincing gain in early dealings, though stocks in mainland Europe rose with more conviction, with the CAC 40 shaking off...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 09:11


IN BRIEF: John Wood Group shares rise as signs three contracts with BP

John Wood Group PLC - Aberdeen, Scotland-based oilfield and engineering services provider - Signs three ‘major agreements’ with oil major BP PLC for engineering and...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 09:03


Vistry teams for £600 million development near London Olympic Park

Vistry Group PLC on Thursday said it will build over 900 new homes in east London as part of a joint-venture with London Legacy Development...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 09:03


TOP NEWS: Frasers blames budget for drop in confidence as cuts outlook

Shares in Frasers Group PLC plunged on Thursday after it blamed weaker consumer confidence for a reduction in annual profit guidance.

The retailer which owns Sports...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 08:58


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