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UK Labour Market strengthens during Q1 2018

The UK employment rate hit its highest level since records began in 1971 during the 1st quarter of 2018 according…

IWG shares continue to climb on takeover speculation

Shares in office space provider IWG (LON:IWG) have continued to rise today following the company’s confirmation on Friday evening that it…

Call-out costs dent Centrica’s first-half earnings

FTSE 100 power outfit Centrica (LON:CNA) benefited from increased energy demand during the recent cold weather. The weather also had…

Canadian miner Strongbow to list on AIM

Canadian small-cap miner Strongbow has announced that it intends to float on the AIM market in June of this year.…

Troubled Mothercare confirms rumours

Mothercare (LON:MTC) has responded to recent media speculation by announcing that it is finalising a restructuring and refinancing package. The…

Barclays CEO fined £642,000 by UK regulators

Jes Staley, Group CEO at Barclays (LON:BARC) has been fined a combined £642,000 by the FCA and PRA for attempting…

Zoopla owner ZPG sold to US private equity firm

A busy week of buyouts has finished with the management at ZPG (LON:ZPG), formerly known as Zoopla Property Group, recommending…

Interest Rates kept at 0.5% by Bank of England

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee has kept interest rates stable at 0.5% for another month. Governor Mark Carney…

Morrisons delivers ahead of expectations

Morrisons (LON:MRW) beat tough retail industry conditions and analyst forecasts to deliver like-for-like non-fuel sales growth of 3.6% during the…

Imperial Brands shares rise despite earnings drop

FTSE 100 tobacco giant Imperial Brands (LON:IMB) beat forecasts as it announced its first-half results this morning. While net revenues…