UK PM refuses to guarantee reaching 2.5% defence spending in 1st term

Keir Starmer has refused to guarantee that he will meet his flagship commitment on defence spending within his first term in office, despite a ‘cast...

Wed, 10/07/2024 - 09:26


TOP NEWS: Direct Line to put products on PCWs amid strategic revamp

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC on Wednesday will launch products on price comparison websites for the first time, as part of a ‘refreshed’ strategy aimed...

Wed, 10/07/2024 - 09:18


Zigup profit falls but says demand ‘remains robust’; ups payout

Zigup PLC on Wednesday reported a slump in decline in profit as rising costs offset revenue growth, though it raised its dividend.

The Darlington, England-based company...

Wed, 10/07/2024 - 09:12


LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 in green ahead of next Powell testimony

London’s blue chip index outperformed its European counterparts on Wednesday morning, as investors eagerly await another testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

The FTSE...

Wed, 10/07/2024 - 08:55


TOP NEWS: Barratt Developments lowers outlook for home completions

Barratt Developments PLC on Wednesday said it expects adjusted pretax profit in the financial year just ended to be ‘slightly’ ahead of previous guidance, but...

Wed, 10/07/2024 - 08:43


TOP NEWS: SSP shares up as more travel, fewer strikes help food sales

Shares in SSP Group PLC led mid-cap risers in London early Wednesday, after the travel food outlet operator said the second half of its financial...

Wed, 10/07/2024 - 08:36


Tharisa platinum group metal and chrome output rise in third quarter

Tharisa PLC said on Wednesday that improvement in mining and plant recoveries helped boost its platinum group metal and chrome concentrate production for the third...

Wed, 10/07/2024 - 07:55


Baking up a mum-friendly business

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura chat to two mums who launched a biscuit bakery that allowed them...

Wed, 10/07/2024 - 07:25


UK PM Starmer to use first major summit for reset in UK-EU relations

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will use the Nato summit to help ‘reset’ the UK’s relationship with European neighbours.

As is usual for Nato summits, the...

Wed, 10/07/2024 - 06:53


IN BRIEF: YouGov Non-Executive Director Mishra buys shares

YouGov PLC - London-based market research and data analytics company - Non-Executive Director Devesh Mishra buys £106,250 worth shares at 425.18 pence each in London...

Tue, 09/07/2024 - 21:58


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