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UK government borrowing overshoots forecasts in October
21st Nov 2025 07:40
(Sharecast News) - The UK government borrowed more than expected in October, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics, heaping more pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week's Budget.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to slump after Wall St losses; retail sales, borrowing in focus
21st Nov 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slump at the open on Friday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales and borrowing data.
Read morePPHE Hotel Group begins review, sale among options
21st Nov 2025 07:31
(Sharecast News) - Hospitality real estate firm PPHE Hotel Group has launched a strategic review aimed at maximising value for shareholders, with options on the table including fresh growth capital, portfolio actions, or a potential sale of all or part of the group.
Read moreUnilever mulls sale of historic British food brands - report
21st Nov 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - Unilever is reportedly considering selling some of its best-known British food brands, including Marmite, as it refocuses on beauty and wellbeing.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE recovers from earlier losses to end up as housebuilders rally
21st Nov 2025 07:22
(Sharecast News) - London stocks recovered from earlier losses to end up on Friday as comments from a Fed official sparked hopes of a US rate cut soon.
Read moreFriday newspaper round-up: Unilever, Eurotunnel, American law firms
21st Nov 2025 07:21
(Sharecast News) - The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has arrested two men as it launched an investigation into a suspected £20m cryptocurrency fraud. The law enforcement agency raided two sites in West Yorkshire and London as it appealed for information about $28m (£21.4m) invested into a cryptocurrency scheme called Basis Markets. Two men, one in his 30s and another in his 40s, were arrested on suspicion of multiple fraud and money-laundering offences, the agency said. - Guardian
Read moreUK energy price cap to rise by 0.2% in January
21st Nov 2025 07:15
(Sharecast News) - Long-suffering UK households will see their energy bills rise by 0.2% from January 1 after industry regulator Ofgem increased its price cap despite a 4% fall in wholesale costs over the last three months.
Read moreHgCapital sells Intelerad stake to GE Healthcare for $2.3bn
21st Nov 2025 07:15
(Sharecast News) - Investment firm HgCapital Trust said on Friday that it has exited from its investment in Intelerad, selling it to GE Healthcare in a deal worth around $2.3bn.
Read moreBabcock posts solid profit growth as nuclear revenues jump
21st Nov 2025 07:04
(Sharecast News) - Babcock International delivered a big jump in profits over the first half ended 30 September, driven by double-digit organic growth in its nuclear division and an improvement in group margins.
Read moreHammerson takes full control of The Oracle, lifts guidance
21st Nov 2025 07:03
(Sharecast News) - Property development and investment firm Hammerson said on Friday that it has acquired the remaining 50% stake in The Oracle, as it reported strong year-to-date trading and lifted its EPRA earnings guidance for FY25.
Read moreGSK files suit against AnaptysBio over licensing rights
21st Nov 2025 07:02
(Sharecast News) - GSK has filed a lawsuit against AnaptysBio in the US over licensing rights for its Jemperli cancer treatment.
Read moreUK retail sales fall for first time since May
21st Nov 2025 07:00
(Sharecast News) - Retail sales unexpectedly fell in October, official data showed on Friday, as consumers held back on spending ahead of the Black Friday sales.
Read moreUS close: Stocks retreat despite Nvidia beat as Fed outlook weighs
20th Nov 2025 21:29
(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Thursday after a dramatic turnaround in shares of artificial intelligence darling Nvidia as market participants gave up hope that the central bank would move to cut rates again in December.
Read moreEurope close: Stocks finish higher after Nvidia's overnight surprise
20th Nov 2025 17:41
(Sharecast News) - European equities closed higher on Thursday as stronger-than-expected results from Nvidia lifted sentiment across the region and helped offset persistent worries about stretched artificial intelligence valuations.
Read moreFrasers Group buys Braehead Shopping Centre in Glasgow
20th Nov 2025 16:36
(Sharecast News) - Frasers Group said on Thursday that it has bought the Braehead Shopping Centre in Glasgow, Scotland's largest retail and leisure destination.
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