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Starmer to meet European Council chief Costa amid post-Brexit ‘reset’

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet European Council president Antonio Costa as he continues efforts to ‘reset’ the UK’s relationship with the EU.

The prime minister’s...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 05:49


Australian women lodge sexual harassment suits against Rio Tinto, BHP

A group of Australian women has lodged lawsuits against Rio Tinto PLC and BHP Group Ltd, alleging widespread discrimination and sexual harassment while working for...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 05:49


Rightmove predicts busy 2025 for housing market amid BoE rate cuts

UK house prices will register an increase next year, property portal Rightmove predicted, with London set for a bumper year of growth too amid a...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 05:08


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE100 closes up as Lloyds rises on appeal hopes

FTSE mining stocks on Wednesday were boosted by an uptick in gold prices while the Nasdaq Composite hit an all-time high, topping 20,000 for the...

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 17:24


S&U says UK motor finance scandal and Budget weighing on sector

S&U PLC shares rose on Wednesday, despite its warning that the motor finance scandal is causing ‘chaotic’ conditions in the market while the Budget has...

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 16:19


IN BRIEF: PCI-PAL hails high customer retention and trading momentum

PCI-PAL PLC - Ipswich, England-based secure payment solutions provider - At the day of its annual general meeting, PCI-PAL celebrates continued positive trading momentum to...

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 15:06


IN BRIEF: Great Southern Copper gets approval for drilling in Chile

Great Southern Copper PLC - Chile-focused copper, gold and lithium explorer - Receives permitting and authorisation for diamond drilling at Cerro Negro prospect in Chile....

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 14:29


IN BRIEF: Vaalco signs contract to secure rig for drilling programme

Vaalco Energy Inc - Canada and Africa-focused hydrocarbon explorer - Signs contract with Borr Drilling Limited affiliate to secure rig for drilling programme in Gabon....

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 14:08


Taylor Maritime declares special dividend after vessel sales

Taylor Maritime Investments Ltd on Wednesday declared a special dividend in addition to its regular quarterly payment due to cash generated from recent disposals.

TMI is...

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 14:02


Equals Group agrees to £283 million takeover by Alakazam

Equals Group PLC reported on Wednesday it had agreed to a £283 million takeover by Alakazam Holdings Bidco Ltd.

The London-based fintech company and payment platform...

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 13:49


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