UK unemployment rate rises to 5%

The UK unemployment rate rose to 5.0% in the three months through November, up from 4.9% in the previous three months, according to the Office...

Tue, 26/01/2021 - 08:57


Harworth upgrades outlook on 'strong' H2 operational performance

Land and property group Harworth upgraded its outlook on performance following 'strong' operational performance in the second half of the year despite Covid-19 restrictions....

Tue, 26/01/2021 - 08:50


Forterra lifts guidance on performance amid ongoing momentum

Masonry products maker Forterra upgraded is guidance on profit as strong trading seen in September and October had continued through year-end.

For the year...

Tue, 26/01/2021 - 08:37


UK stocks open 0.6% higher as pound weakens

UK stocks opened higher on Tuesday as a weaker pound helped boost exporters. Local employment figures showed the country's jobless rate rising, but by less...

Tue, 26/01/2021 - 08:36


HeiQ sees annual revenue above market expectations on strong sales of antimicrobial technology

Materials and textile brand HeiQ said it expected to revenue above market expectations thanks to strong sales from its antimicrobial technology, HeiQ Viroblock, used in...

Tue, 26/01/2021 - 08:14


City Pub annual revenue more than halves as virus restrictions shutter pubs

Pub owner and operator The City Pub reported that annual revenue more than halved as the lockdown measures had shuttered its pubs for large parts...

Tue, 26/01/2021 - 08:06


Saga expects to post underlying profit as insurance unit offsets cruise woes

Over-50s services group Saga said it expected to report a full-year underlying profit, as its insurance business offset pressure on its cruise division caused by...

Tue, 26/01/2021 - 08:03


Quiz books underlying loss as sales plunge 73%

Fashion retailer Quiz booked an underlying first-half loss after its sales were hammered by the pandemic.

At the bottom-line level, the company booked a pre-tax...

Tue, 26/01/2021 - 07:57


AG Barr upgrades outlook on profit on stronger H2 performance

Irn-bru maker AG Barr upgraded its outlook on performance on stronger-than-expected results in first four months of the second half of its fiscal year.

For...

Tue, 26/01/2021 - 07:57


Smurfit Kappa ups emissions reduction target in wider sustainability review

Packaging company Smurfit Kappa said it had set new sustainability targets, including a 55% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2030.

The goal, based on...

Tue, 26/01/2021 - 07:50


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