United Oil & Gas agrees to sell North Sea assets for up to £3.2m

Oil company United Oil & Gas said it had signed an non-binding agreement to sell UK central North Sea licences to Quattro Energy for up...

Wed, 28/07/2021 - 09:05


Staffline says underlying profit growing faster than hoped

Recruitment and training company Staffline said its first-half underlying profit improved ahead of its expectations.

Gross profit for the six months through June rose 14%...

Wed, 28/07/2021 - 09:01


Metro Bank books another loss in 'challenging' environment

Challenger bank Metro Bank booked a first-half loss, pinned on impairment and remediation costs following asset sales, as it grinds on with a turnaround plan....

Wed, 28/07/2021 - 08:54


FTSE 100 makes solid start ahead of US Fed meeting

Despite a lower close on Wall Street overnight, the FTSE 100 was a smidge higher on Wednesday morning, just ahead of the 7,000 mark.

This...

Wed, 28/07/2021 - 08:49


Marston's sales bounce back as lockdowns subside

Pub company Marston's said its like-for-like sales had almost fully recovered to 2019 levels since lockdown restrictions started being eased in April.

Like-for-like sales for...

Wed, 28/07/2021 - 08:45


St James's Place hits record funds under management

Wealth manager St James's Place saw gross inflows rise to £9.2 billion from £7.3 billion year-on-year in the six months to 30 June 2021.

This...

Wed, 28/07/2021 - 08:43


Rathbone Brothers ups dividend 8.2% as earnings jump

Wealth management services provider Rathbone Brothers booked a 79% rise in first-half profit after it boosted fee income amid a recovery in investment markets.

Pre-tax...

Wed, 28/07/2021 - 08:36


Primary Health Properties ups dividend 5.1% as profit improves

Healthcare property investor Primary Health Properties posted a substantial increase in first-half profit after it boosted rental income and the value of its portfolio rose....

Wed, 28/07/2021 - 08:29


FDM cuts dividend as profit edged lower

IT recruitment specialist FDM posted a 3% fall in first-half profit and cut its dividend as the pandemic weighed on sales.

Pre-tax profit for the...

Wed, 28/07/2021 - 08:22


RHI Magnesita profit improves; faces supply chain setbacks

Refractory products group RHI Magnesita posted a rise in first-half profit driven by a recovery in demand, though its underlying earnings fell on margin pressure....

Wed, 28/07/2021 - 08:16


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