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UK government will ‘take decisions’ on potential outdoor smoking ban

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the government will ‘take decisions’ on a potential outdoor smoking ban in an effort to curb preventable deaths...

Thu, 29/08/2024 - 13:14


Irish Continental hikes half-year dividend as revenue and profit rise

Irish Continental Group PLC on Thursday said its latest half year was ‘a period of further progress’ with earnings rising, and that it is ‘well...

Thu, 29/08/2024 - 13:01


IN BRIEF: J Sainsbury buys 10 Homebase stores to become supermarkets

J Sainsbury PLC - London-based supermarket chain - Agrees to buy 10 leasehold stores currently trading as Homebase to convert into Sainsbury’s supermarkets. Homebase is...

Thu, 29/08/2024 - 12:32


Starmer continues push for closer EU ties in meeting with Macron

Keir Starmer has said he discussed his plans to reset relations with France and the EU as a whole during talks with French President Emmanuel...

Thu, 29/08/2024 - 12:27


UK car production down by more than 14% on year in July - SMMT

Car production in the UK fell by more than 14% last month compared with a year ago, figures show.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders...

Thu, 29/08/2024 - 12:04


Ireland harmonised consumer prices rise 1.1% annually in August

Consumer price inflation cooled in Ireland this month, according to official data.

The Central Statistics Office said consumer prices rose 1.1% annually in August, slowing...

Thu, 29/08/2024 - 11:57


UK to join Trans-Pacific Partnership trade area by mid-December

The UK will join a trade bloc with countries including Australia and Canada before Christmas, after ratification was agreed by a sixth country.

The UK’s accession...

Thu, 29/08/2024 - 11:56


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks higher before US GDP; Sullivan meets Xi

European stocks were higher on Thursday midday, as investors prepare for a US GDP print, while top US White House aide Jake Sullivan met Chinese...

Thu, 29/08/2024 - 11:55


TOP NEWS: Hunting lifts dividend 10% as signs new North Sea contracts

Hunting PLC on Thursday raised its interim dividend by 10%, as profit doubled, and it announced new contracts with North Sea oil operators.

Shares in the...

Thu, 29/08/2024 - 11:34


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: essensys annual results to beat expectations

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Thursday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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essensys PLC, up 21% at 37.00 pence, 12-month range 13.00p-40.00p. The...

Thu, 29/08/2024 - 11:32


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