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IN BRIEF: WPP’s Chief Operating Officer Andrew Scott to retire

WPP PLC - London-based advertising agency - Chief Operating Officer Andrew Scott intends to retire at the end of the year, after 27 years with...

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 15:57


Sidara to inject capital into John Wood as part of agreed takeover

John Wood Group PLC on Friday accepted a bid proposal which includes a cash injection into the business, albeit the long-running takeover saga remains subject...

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 15:27


Zenova interim loss narrows as demand for orders grows in year to date

Zenova Group PLC on Friday reported a narrowed loss during the first half of its current financial year, as it hailed increased order demand in...

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 14:57


Falcon Oil & Gas interim loss narrows with focus on cost management

Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd on Friday said its loss narrowed in the first half of the year as costs fell.

The Australia, Hungary and South...

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 14:36


UPDATE: JTC board unanimously rejects Permira takeover approach

JTC PLC on Friday said its board rejected a takeover proposal from private equity firm Permira Advisers LLP.

Earlier on Friday, Permira said it reached...

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 14:15


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Monday 1 September 
Kainos Group PLCtrading statement
Team Internet PLChalf year results
XP Factory PLCfull

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 13:13


DIRECTOR DEALINGS: YouGov CEO buys; BT, NatWest and Weir execs sell

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Thursday and Friday and not separately reported by Alliance...

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 12:49


JTC shares climb as Permira approaches on possible takeover deal

Private Equity firm Permira Advisers LLP on Friday said it has reached out to Jersey-based professional services company JTC PLC regarding a possible cash offer...

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 12:28


Lunchtime market roundup: Bank shares sold on tax worry; US data ahead

London’s FTSE 100 outperformed European counterparts on Friday afternoon, but was hurt by banking shares, which slumped on windfall tax fears.

Investors across the globe...

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 12:20


Apax Global Alpha posts net asset value decline as takeover looms

Apax Global Alpha Ltd on Friday posted worsened returns during the first half, after agreeing to a takeover by Apax Partners LLP.

The Guernsey, Channel...

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 11:34


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