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Short-lived sunny spell helps boost UK supermarkets
UK supermarket sales pushed higher in May, industry data showed on Friday, boosted by a brief spell of warmer weather.
Jefferies reiterates 'buy' on National Grid, trims price target
Jefferies trimmed its price target on National Grid on Friday as it reiterated its ‘buy’ rating on the energy infrastructure firm.
Harbour Energy making 'good progress' on Wintershall takeover
Harbour Energy said on Friday its blockbuster $11. 2bn acquisition of Wintershall Dea’s non-Russian oil and gas assets remained on track, with publication of the deal prospectus expected shortly.
Galliford Try wins government contracts worth £101m
Galliford Try has secured government work worth more than £100m, the construction group said on Friday, including a contract to finish an immigration detention centre.
Competition watchdog opens probe into Nationwide-Virgin Money deal
The competition watchdog is to investigate the proposed £2. 9bn acquisition of Virgin Money by Nationwide Building Society, it was confirmed on Friday.
UK retail footfall eases in May
UK retail footfall eased in May, industry research showed on Friday, despite the bank holiday weekends and improving weather.
TSB customers hit by online banking outage
TSB Bank customers were left unable to access their accounts on Thursday after the lender’s mobile banking app temporarily went down.
Eurozone recovery gathers pace as unemployment falls
Eurozone unemployment unexpectedly dipped to a record low in April, official data showed on Thursday, while confidence edged higher.
Number of UK homes for sale at 8-year high - Zoopla
The number of homes coming to market has soared, industry research showed on Thursday, as the recovery in the UK housing market continued to gain pace.
Renewi offloads 'unpredictable' UK municipal arm to Biffa
Renewi is to quit the UK market after it struck a deal with British waste management firm Biffa.
Auto Trader annual revenues motor ahead
Auto Trader Group said on Thursday that the new financial year had got off to a strong start, after it posted in jump in annual sales and profits.
Averon to buy Foresight Sustainable Forestry in £167m deal
Foresight Sustainable Forestry Company is to be acquired by Averon Park in a £167m deal, it was confirmed on Wednesday, less than three years after the specialist investment firm went public.
Shares in Gem Diamonds shine on 'remarkable' recovery
Gem Diamonds has recovered a 212 carat precious stone, the miner confirmed on Wednesday, sending its shares higher.
Ofwat mulls cutting fines for struggling water firms - report
The regulator is considering reducing fines for financially stressed water companies, including crisis-hit Thames Water, it was reported on Wednesday.
JLEN Environmental posts dip in net asset value
JLEN Environmental Assets Group reported a dip in net asset value on Wednesday, on the back of lower power prices and battery revenues.
Profits dip at Pets At Home despite revenues jump
Pets At Home posted a jump in annual sales on Wednesday but saw profits fall back, hit by availability issues.
UK retail sales surge in May - CBI
UK retail sales jumped in May, a closely-watched survey showed on Tuesday, as selling price inflation continued to fall back.
ABN Amro snaps up German private bank in €672m deal
ABN Amro is to acquire German private bank Hauck Aufhauser Lampe in a €672m deal, it was confirmed on Tuesday.
Boohoo facing 'sizeable' revolt over executive bonuses - report
Boohoo is reportedly facing a potential investor revolt over plans to pay out millions in executive bonuses at its June annual general meeting.
Persimmon eyes up possible £1bn Cala bid - report
Persimmon saw its share price dip on Tuesday, after it was flagged as a potential buyer of rival housebuilder Cala.