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UPDATE: Shell says it has ‘no intention’ of making offer for rival BP

Shell PLC on Thursday formally denied a press report that it is in talks to buy rival oil major, BP PLC.

‘In response to recent media...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 08:54


Early market roundup: Stocks higher as tensions ease; Moonpig falls

Stocks in Europe were mostly higher on Thursday morning as US President Donald Trump seemed to aim for further de-escalation in the Middle East, while...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 08:52


Schroder European Real Estate swings to profit but discount persists

Schroder European Real Estate Investment Trust PLC reported on Thursday a return to interim profit and said it is evaluating options to address its discount...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 08:47


UK PM Keir Starmer seeking to quell revolt over welfare reform plan

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying to head off a growing Labour rebellion over the government’s welfare reforms.

Downing Street insiders said talks were taking...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 08:13


IN BRIEF: Sanderson Design says orders improve as tariff pressure ebbs

Sanderson Design Group PLC - London-based interior design and furnishings group - Reports that pressure on order intake from tariff announcements eases. ‘Order intake has...

Wed, 25/06/2025 - 20:16


IN BRIEF: ECR Minerals loss slims as prepares for pivotal two months

ECR Minerals PLC - Australia-focused gold exploration and development company - Pretax loss narrows to £400,729 in the six months to March 31 from £451,412...

Wed, 25/06/2025 - 20:15


IN BRIEF: RUA Life Sciences close to break-even as sales nearly double

RUA Life Sciences PLC - holding company of multiple medical device businesses - Pretax loss narrows to just £10,000 in the financial year to March...

Wed, 25/06/2025 - 20:08


UPDATE: Shell denies holding takeover talks to buy rival BP

Shell PLC has denied it is in talks to acquire rival BP PLC after speculation about a deal that would combine the UK‘s two biggest...

Wed, 25/06/2025 - 20:07


Coinsilium shares down 29% as firm adds £1.2m to bitcoin holdings

Coinsilium Group Ltd on Wednesday said it has expanded its bitcoin holdings through a new £1.2 million acquisition, as part of its ongoing digital asset...

Wed, 25/06/2025 - 18:28


PRESS: Shell in early stage talks to buy oil rival BP - WSJ

Shell PLC is holding early stage talks to acquire rival BP PLC, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

WSJ sources said talks between company...

Wed, 25/06/2025 - 17:25


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