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Time Out loss widens, eyes second half recovery after election slump

Time Out Group PLC on Friday said its pretax loss widened as revenue fell due to a lower pipeline of large deals.

The London-based global media...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 09:11

Videndum refinancing talks continue as awaits pick-up in orders

Videndum PLC on Friday said its banks remain ‘supportive’ as talks on refinancing continue, amid some encouraging signs in its markets.

The London-based provider of...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 09:10

IN BRIEF: GSK adds Oxford University medical science head to board

GSK PLC - London-based pharmaceutical company - Hires Gavin Screaton as a non-executive director, joining the board on May 1. Screaton is head of the...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 09:00

Early market roundup: FTSE 100 barely budges despite StanChart impetus

London’s FTSE 100 was flat on Friday morning in dull trade, typifying a difficult week for the index, though Standard Chartered shone.

It was a...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 09:00

Frasers opts against buying Norway’s XXL amid shareholder opposition

Frasers Group PLC on Thursday said it has decided against taking full ownership of Norway’s XXL.

The Shirebrook, England-based owner of multiple retailers, including House...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 08:35

Poolbeg Pharma shares plummet as Hookipa walks away from possible bid

Poolbeg Pharma PLC on Friday said it is ‘surprised and disappointed’ by Hookipa Pharma Inc opting against making a bid for the company.

Shares in...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 08:23

UK in record borrowing surplus in January amid rise in tax receipts

The UK notched up a record government borrowing surplus in January thanks largely to self-assessed tax returns, according to official figures.

The Office for National Statistics...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 07:42

StanChart launches $1.5 billion share buyback on annual profit rise

Standard Chartered PLC on Friday said it was launching a share buyback for up to $1.5 billion, on annual profit growth that fell short of...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 07:34

IN BRIEF: Pinewood Technologies plans fundraise to help buy Seez

Pinewood Technologies Group PLC - Birmingham-based provider of software to the automotive retailing sector - Agrees to buy the outstanding 91% of Seez, an automotive...

Thu, 20/02/2025 - 22:12

Hookipa Pharma rules out making offer for Poolbeg Pharma

Hookipa Pharma Inc on Thursday said it is not going ahead with a bid for Poolbeg Pharma PLC.

In a brief statement regarding a possible combination...

Thu, 20/02/2025 - 19:53

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