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Early market roundup: UK jobs market toil ‘less alarming’ than feared

Stocks in London climbed up on Thursday morning after numbers pointed to a weakening jobs market, though there were some green shoots, while the dollar...

Thu, 17/07/2025 - 09:16


Diploma shares up as raises annual guidance after strong third-quarter

Diploma PLC on Thursday raised its guidance for the financial year that ends in September, as the London-based technical products and services provider reported a...

Thu, 17/07/2025 - 09:16


easyJet benefits from later Easter but hurt by costs of French strike

easyJet PLC on Thursday said third-quarter profit was in line with expectations, benefitting from the timing of Easter, but it warned of the costs of...

Thu, 17/07/2025 - 08:43


UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises to 4.7% in May

The UK jobless rate increased in May, average weekly earnings eased and the number of job vacancies, in another sign that the labour market is...

Thu, 17/07/2025 - 07:16


IN BRIEF: AFC Energy to raise £25 million for commercialisation plan

AFC Energy PLC - Cranleigh, England-based provider of hydrogen power-generation technologies - After the London market close on Wednesday, AFC launches an equity raise worth...

Thu, 17/07/2025 - 06:57


Starmer to host Merz in German chancellor’s first official visit to UK

Keir Starmer will host German chancellor Friedrich Merz on his first official visit to the UK on Thursday as the prime minister seeks to boost...

Thu, 17/07/2025 - 06:41


NCC says reviewing all options including possible takeover

NCC Group PLC on Wednesday said it is reviewing all options for the business including a possible takeover.

In April, the Manchester, England-based cybersecurity company said...

Wed, 16/07/2025 - 21:40


Audioboom boosts UK podcast presence with Adelicious acquisition

Audioboom announced the acquisition of UK podcast firm Adelicious as it swung into profit at the half-year stage.

The Jersey-based podcast publisher said the £10...

Wed, 16/07/2025 - 21:39


IN BRIEF: Hydro Hotel Eastbourne loss widens despite revenue growth

Hydro Hotel Eastbourne PLC - Eastbourne, England-based hotel operator - Announces results for six months to April 30. Revenue climbs to £2.1 million from £2.0...

Wed, 16/07/2025 - 18:56


Coats reports interim profit growth; agrees OrthoLite acquisition

Coats Group PLC on Wednesday reported a growth in profit during the first half of its current financial year, and announced its proposed acquisition of...

Wed, 16/07/2025 - 18:55


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