Christmas shoppers provide retail boost despite UK rail strikes

Christmas shoppers provided UK retail and hospitality with a crucial boost despite the cost-of-living crisis and rail strikes, figures show.

Shopper footfall in December was...

Thu, 05/01/2023 - 06:59


UK urged to reject ‘climate-wrecking’ Rosebank oil field plans

UK government ministers have been urged to halt ‘climate-wrecking’ development plans for a new oil field in the North Sea.

Rosebank, located north-west of Shetland,...

Thu, 05/01/2023 - 06:56


UK rail passengers face more disruption as train drivers strike

UK rail passengers face a third consecutive day of travel disruption on Thursday because of a strike by train drivers.

Services will be crippled by...

Thu, 05/01/2023 - 06:50


TOP NEWS: Ryanair raises full-year outlook after strong quarter

Ryanair Holdings PLC late on Wednesday raised its full-year profit guidance on a strong performance over the Christmas and New Year’s Eve period.

The Dublin-based...

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 21:57


Dignity notes advanced discussions for potential cash takeover offer

Dignity PLC on Wednesday said it is in advanced discussions for a potential recommended cash offer regarding a takeover of the company from a consortium....

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 17:38


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: New year rally continues; oil prices fall

Stocks in London closed higher on Wednesday, but the FTSE 100 was held back over rising Covid-19 infections hurting China’s oil demand.

The FTSE 100...

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 17:13


Power Metal buys Doerksen Bay graphite project; forms new subsidiary

Power Metal Resources PLC on Wednesday said it acquired the 4,222-hectare Doerksen Bay graphite project in Saskatchewan, Canada.

The London-based exploration company also said...

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 15:58


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Thursday 05 January 
B&M European Value Retail SATrading Statement
Greggs PLCTrading Statement
Mattioli Woods PLCTrading Statement
Next PLCTrading Statement

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 15:48


Change to capital gains tax rules – what you need to know

Over the next two years, the tax-free allowance for capital gains is being slashed by over 75%. In this article I discuss the rules on...

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 15:36


IN THE KNOW: UBS cuts Amazon.com price target

Amazon.com Inc had its price target cut by analysts at UBS Group in a research note issued on Wednesday.

UBS said it has reduced its...

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 15:20


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