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Surging profits at British Gas help owner Centrica report bumper profits
Centrica, the owner of British Gas, issued a “strong 2023 financial result” today, as the company’s retail division saw a sharp jump in profits for the year. In the company’s …
Sabre: Leading motor insurance underwriters expect to exceed forecasts ‘across almost all key measures’
One of the UK’s leading motor insurance underwriters, Sabre Insurance, has boasted that it expects to outperform expectations in its upcoming results. In a trading update today, the group said …
Relx revenue jumps as demand for the firm’s AI tools and data analysis surges
Tech group Relx’s revenue surpassed £9bn in the 2023 financial year as the company benefitted from the growth of information-based analytics and decision tools. The group generated revenue of £9.2bn …
FCA probe into motor finance forces Close Brothers to scrap dividend payouts
Close Brothers will not pay any dividends on its ordinary shares for the current financial year as it prepares for potential financial impact as a result of a review by …
BHP to book £5.3bn charge on Samarco dam disaster and nickel mine impairment
Mining giant BHP has said today it will take a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $3.5bn (£2.8bn) against the carrying value of its Western Australia Nickel arm. It will also …
GSK snaps up potential asthma treatment gamechanger in £800m deal
GSK has completed the acquisition of Aiolos Bio, a company working on treatments for respiratory and inflammatory conditions, the pharmaceutical giant announced today. The London and New York listed company …
Recruiter Gattaca sees income slide, cuts jobs amid cooling jobs market
Recruiter Gattaca has reported its income from permanent jobs in the first half of 2024 is expected to slide by 38 per cent compared to last year, due to a …
AO saves more than 70 jobs at mobile phone retailer which entered administration
AO has saved more than 70 jobs after acquiring certain assets from a mobile phone retailer in administration. The Bolton-headquartered business has snapped up the assets, principally the intellectual property …
Who are all the London MPs standing down at the next election?
While the next general election may still be 10 long months away, MPs are nonetheless quitting in their droves. With the Conservative government staring down Labour’s 20-point poll lead, it’s …