RBG forecasts rise in revenue; holds back on dividend decision

Professional services group RBG forecast a rise in revenue, having reinstated its guidance following an improvement in trading conditions.

RBG, however, said it would wait...

Tue, 06/10/2020 - 08:53


Gooch & Housego sees annual performance 'slightly' ahead of its expectations

Photonic components & systems maker Gooch & Housego said trading for the year ended 30 September 2020 was expected to have ended 'slightly ahead' of...

Tue, 06/10/2020 - 08:51


Xpediator acquires Nidd Transport for £4.6m

Freight management services group Xpediator said it had acquired the UK-based international freight forwarder and operator Nidd Transport for £4.6 million.

Ripon, North Yorkshire-based Nidd...

Tue, 06/10/2020 - 08:44


Plant Health Care granted four US patents

Pesticides company Plant Health Care said it had been granted four new US patents for its PRE tec peptide technology.

The patents provided protection for...

Tue, 06/10/2020 - 08:40


FTSE opens 0.2% lower after Trump checks out of hospital

UK stocks eased lower in early trading on Tuesday after Donald Trump checked out of hospital and returned to the White House, though concerns remained...

Tue, 06/10/2020 - 08:32


Castings sees signs output returning to pre-Covid levels in Q3

Iron casting and machining group Castings said future schedules currently suggested that output levels were moving back towards pre-Covid levels during the third quarter of...

Tue, 06/10/2020 - 08:28


Restaurant Group losses deepen as pandemic bites

Wagamama and Frankie & Benny's owner Restaurant Group booked a deeper first-half loss after the Covid-19 pandemic crimped sales and it permanently shuttered outlets as...

Tue, 06/10/2020 - 08:03


CareTech acquires Smartbox Assistive Technology

Care services provider CareTech said it had completed the acquisition of a majority take in Smartbox Assistive Technology.

The acquisition of Smartbox, a creator...

Tue, 06/10/2020 - 08:01


Curtis Banks to wrap up Talbot and Muir acquisition on 30 October

Self-investment pension plan provider Curtis Banks said it had met the conditions to acquire Talbot and Muir, and expected to close the deal at the...

Tue, 06/10/2020 - 07:55


YouGov hikes dividend 25% as underlying profit improves

Polling and data group YouGov hiked its dividend after booking a rise in underlying annual profit driven by higher sales in the UK and US...

Tue, 06/10/2020 - 07:53


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