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UK government confirms £55 billion boost for science and tech R&D

Climate science and AI safety are among the sectors receiving funding as part of a £55 billion boost for research & development, the UK government...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 08:08


Standard Chartered ups outlook as profit grows on non-interest income

Standard Chartered PLC on Thursday said it expects to reach its guided return on tangible equity already in 2025 instead of by 2026, as it...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 05:56


Standard Charted ups outlook as profit grows on non-interest income

Standard Chartered PLC on Thursday said it expects to reach its guided return on tangible equity already in 2025 instead of by 2026, as it...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 05:52


UK PM rules out need for investigation into Reeves’s rental rule break

An investigation into UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ admission that she fell foul of local housing rules when renting out her family home is ‘not necessary’,...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 05:03


CORRECT: Inspecs keeps options open as investor urges break-up

(Clarifying the background of Ian Livingstone)

A leading shareholder in Inspecs PLC urged the company to prioritise a sum-of-the-parts approach when considering rival bid approaches.

Last week,...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 17:55


Late market roundup: Shares mixed as Fed cut likely; Trump, Xi to meet

The FTSE 100 ended higher on Wednesday ahead of a likely quarter-point interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.

‘Risk appetite remained firm heading into...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 17:18


IN BRIEF: Avation inks four-year lease extension for widebody aircraft

Avation PLC - Singapore-based commercial aircraft leasing company - Agrees four-year lease extension with Taiwan’s EVA air for its A330-300 widebody aircraft. Says the new...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 16:40


Insig AI shares rise as secures contract with international law firm

Insig AI PLC on Wednesday reported a new vertical market ‘breakthrough’, as it noted the sale of its technology to a legal practice for the...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 15:57


IN BRIEF: Northern Bear chief financial officer steps down

Northern Bear PLC - Newcastle Upon Tyne, England-based specialist building and support services company - Chief Financial Officer Julian Davis steps down as CFO and...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 15:56


Journeo secures $5 million deal for New York subway displays

Journeo PLC on Wednesday reported purchase orders worth $5.0 million to supply platform display systems for the New York subway.

The Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire-based firm provides...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 14:35


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