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QinetiQ slumps 21% as cuts outlook amid tough trading, contract delays

QinetiQ Group PLC on Monday warned persistent tough near-term trading conditions and delays to a number of contract awards will mean sales will fall short...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 09:27


F&C Investment Trust outperforms benchmark and raises dividend by 6%

F&C Investment Trust PLC on Monday increased its dividend, as its net asset value total return outperformed its benchmark in 2024.

London-based F&C Investment Trust, founded...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 09:13


AstraZeneca to pay up to $1 billion for cell therapy firm, EsoBiotec

AstraZeneca PLC on Monday announced an acquisition, a license agreement, regulatory approval in Europe for cancer drug Imfinzi, and a further positive product update in...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 08:57


Early market roundup: London mixed ahead of US retail sales data

Stock prices in London opened mixed on Monday, with Phoenix Group leading the way among large-caps, but defence technology firm Qinetiq slumping in the FTSE...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 08:51


UK government urged to help as factory sector declines in 1st quarter

The UK government is being urged to help manufacturers after a new report warned the sector has ‘hit the buffers’.

Make UK and business advisers BDO...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 08:49


UK Energy Minister Ed Miliband in Beijing to press China on emissions

UK energy minister Ed Miliband is in Beijing Monday for talks with Chinese officials in which he has vowed to press them on the country’s...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 06:59


Great British Energy board to meet for first time in Scotland

The board of a publicly-owned clean energy company set up by the UK Labour government is scheduled to meet for the first time in Scotland...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 06:46


UK PM faces backbench discontent; prepares to overhaul benefits system

Keir Starmer faces mounting backbench discontent as the UK government prepares to announce sweeping changes to the welfare system this week.

Work & Pensions Secretary Liz...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 06:45


IN BRIEF: Powerhouse Energy raises funds to accelerate R&D spend

Powerhouse Energy Group PLC - Bingley, England-based non-recyclable waste-to-energy conversion company - Raises £1.25 million via placing of 250 million shares at 0.5 pence each....

Fri, 14/03/2025 - 18:33


Late market roundup: Shares rise as Germany announces spending bill

Shares ended higher in London on Friday as the German government agreed a defence and infrastructure spending package, while the US Senate worked to avoid...

Fri, 14/03/2025 - 17:02


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