TOP NEWS: Auto Trader expects operating profit margin to remain at 70%

Auto Trader Group PLC on Thursday reported an annual earnings rise and anticipates more growth ahead.

In the year ended March 31, the Manchester-based vehicle...

Thu, 26/05/2022 - 09:41


IN BRIEF: FirstGroup considers takeover offer from I Squared Capital

FirstGroup PLC - Aberdeen, Scotland-based transport provider - Receives ‘series of unsolicited, conditional proposals’ to be acquired by I Squared Capital Advisors (UK) LLP. Says...

Thu, 26/05/2022 - 09:40


Tharisa interim profit boosted by strong commodities, Karo Mining

Tharisa PLC on Thursday delivered ‘another strong’ financial performance that was underpinned by high commodity prices and a ‘significant’ contribution from Karo Mining Holdings Ltd....

Thu, 26/05/2022 - 09:34


FTSE flat, energy firms dip ahead of cost-of-living announcement, JD extends losses on Cowgill exit and Serco delivers positive surprise

“The FTSE 100 reacted with a shrug to a £10 billion package from the UK Government to support households struggling with the cost of living,”...

Thu, 26/05/2022 - 09:32


Jubilee Metals appoints Vale board member Oliveira as new chair

Jubilee Metals Group PLC on Thursday said it hired a new chair and chief financial officer with effect on Wednesday next week.

The London-based metals...

Thu, 26/05/2022 - 09:25


LONDON MARKET OPEN: BT down as UK to probe 18% shareholder

Surprisingly frank comments by a Chinese leader about the weak state of the country's Covid-hit economy sent a chill through markets on Thursday, while BT...

Thu, 26/05/2022 - 09:04


LONDON BRIEFING: Johnson Matthey promises to restore shareholder value

Johnson Matthey on Thursday said it is determined to ‘restore value to our shareholders’ after recent changes in direction sent shares tumbling.

The London-based specialty...

Thu, 26/05/2022 - 08:31


UK car output down in April as semi-conductors still in short supply

The global shortage of semi-conductors and the impact of the war in Ukraine led to a ‘volatile’ April for the UK car industry, with production...

Thu, 26/05/2022 - 06:33


UK Chancellor to announce windfall tax and possible energy bill grant

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to cave in to pressure to impose a windfall tax on the soaring profits of oil and gas firms...

Thu, 26/05/2022 - 06:18


TOP NEWS: UK PM Johnson defies calls to quit after Gray report

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he ‘overwhelmingly’ believes he should remain in office despite public anger at the ‘bitter and painful’ conclusions of...

Thu, 26/05/2022 - 06:13


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