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FCA outlines reforms to widen mortgage access for first‑time buyers, older borrowers
15th Dec 2025 09:56
(Sharecast News) - The Financial Conduct Authority said on Monday that it was preparing reforms to make mortgage finance more accessible for first‑time buyers, self‑employed workers and older borrowers.
Read moreSwitzerland raises growth outlook after US tariff deal
15th Dec 2025 09:53
(Sharecast News) - Switzerland slightly raised its economic growth outlook for 2026 on Monday, after reaching a preliminary agreement with the United States to reduce import tariffs on Swiss goods, while warning that uncertainty around global trade and the wider economic environment remained elevated.
Read moreFrasers Group announces £70m share buyback, shares surge
15th Dec 2025 09:51
(Sharecast News) - Mike Ashley's Frasers Group surged on Monday after announcing a share buyback programme of up to £70m.
Read morePhysiomics secures follow-on contract with existing client
15th Dec 2025 09:47
(Sharecast News) - Data science and biostatistics company Physiomics has secured a follow on contract worth up to £169,000 with an existing UK-based client.
Read moreVan Elle agrees disposal of Canadian subsidiary
15th Dec 2025 09:19
(Sharecast News) - Van Elle Holdings announced an agreement to dispose of its Canadian subsidiary, Van Elle Canada, on Monday, selling the entire share capital and all related assets to 1560169 BC, a special purpose vehicle operating in a management partnership with Canadian rail contractor Remcan Projects.
Read morePorvair sees FY EPS 'marginally' ahead of market expectations
15th Dec 2025 09:16
(Sharecast News) - Porvair said on Monday that it expects earnings per share for the year to the end of November to be ahead of market expectations.
Read moreFiltronic to deliver £11m sensor contract at new Sedgefield facility
15th Dec 2025 09:07
(Sharecast News) - RF solutions business Filtronic has received an authorisation to proceed for approximately £7m, from a major European defence prime for the next phase of its electronic sensor programme.
Read moreChinese economic growth falters in November
15th Dec 2025 09:03
(Sharecast News) - China's economic momentum weakened in November, official data showed on Monday, as retail sales faltered and factory output slowed.
Read moreItaly's Safilo says will not make rival bid for Inspecs
15th Dec 2025 09:01
(Sharecast News) - Italian eyewear maker Safilo on Monday said it would not make a rival offer for Inspecs after the UK company last week accepted a £85.4m bid from private equity house Risk Capital and property developer Ian Livingstone.
Read moreHSBC's plan to take Hang Seng private wins committee approval
15th Dec 2025 08:40
(Sharecast News) - HSBC's proposal to take Hang Seng private in a £10bn deal has been approved by an independent board committee, paving the way for shares in the Hong Kong lender to be delisted late next month.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE gains as gold miners shine; BoE eyed
15th Dec 2025 08:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, underpinned by a strong showing from gold miners, at the start of a week that will see the release of UK jobs data, inflation figures and the latest Bank of England policy announcement.
Read moreDBAY backs out of TT Electronics bid, remains critical of Cicor offer
15th Dec 2025 08:09
(Sharecast News) - Shares in TT Electronics tanked on Monday after major shareholder DBAY Advisors walked away from a possible takeover and reiterated plans to vote against a planned £287m approach by rival Cicor Technologies.
Read moreGovernment moves to fully regulate cryptocurrencies
15th Dec 2025 08:07
(Sharecast News) - The UK government is preparing to bring cryptocurrencies fully within its financial regulatory framework, it emerged on Monday, with new legislation due to take effect from October 2027.
Read moreTuesday preview: Long-awaited non-farm payrolls reports due
15th Dec 2025 08:03
(Sharecast News) - Tuesday sees the long-awaited release of the US non-farm payrolls reports for October and November, along with full-year results from Hollywood Bowl, a full-year trading update from recruiter SThree and a trading update from IG Group.
Read moreJefferies downgrades Tesco, Next, AB Foods
15th Dec 2025 08:01
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies adjusted its ratings on a host of UK retail stocks on Monday, having updated its consumer disposable spend forecasts for 26/27.
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