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Meyer Burger to slash workforce, shares fall
Shares in Meyer Burger fell sharply on Wednesday after the solar panel manufacturer announced plans to axe around a fifth of its workforce and shake up management, including replacing its chief executive.
UK house prices push higher for fifth month in a row
UK house prices rose for the fifth successive month in July, official data showed on Wednesday, as the market continued to bounce back.
End of summer weighs on supermarket sales
Sales growth across the UK’s grocery sector slowed over the last month, industry data showed on Wednesday, as shopping habits returned to normal after the long summer break.
Campari head steps down after less than six months in charge
The chief executive of Italy’s Davide Campari-Milano has resigned, it was announced on Wednesday, less than six months after he took up the role.
Interim profits spark at M&C Saatchi
M&C Saatchi posted a jump in first-half profits on Wednesday, boosted by an uptick in client spending, leaving it on course to meet full-year guidance.
UK housing market sees bumper start to autumn - Rightmove
The UK housing market strengthened in September, industry research showed on Monday, as prices ticked higher and the number of agreed sales jumped.
UK inflation expectations reach three-year low
The British public’s expectations for inflation have eased to a three-year low, a Bank of England survey showed on Friday.
PwC China fined over Evergrande auditing failures
PwC China has been fined nearly £50m for auditing failures relating to collapsed property developer Evergrande Group, it was announced on Friday.
Boeing workers down tools in pay dispute
Workers at Boeing have gone on strike, it was confirmed on Friday, after voting overwhelmingly to reject a tentative 25% pay rise.
Moderna to slash R&D budget, shares fall
Shares in Moderna tumbled 11% in pre-market trading on Thursday, after the US biotech detailed plans to cut its research budget by more than $1bn.
UK public finances facing 'unsustainable path', warns OBR
National debt is on an "unsustainable path", the fiscal watchdog warned on Thursday, with climate change and an ageing population set to weigh heavily on public finances if left unaddressed.
John Lewis on track to deliver 'significantly' improved profits
Interim losses narrowed at John Lewis Partnership, the retailer confirmed on Thursday, leaving it on track to deliver "significantly" higher full-year profits.
IEA trims forecasts as demand for oil slows
Global demand for oil is slowing "sharply", the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, as it trimmed annual growth forecasts.
Wet summer hits sales at Fever-Tree, shares slide
Shares in Fever-Tree Drinks came under pressure on Thursday, after interim results disappointed.
UK house prices shift into positive territory for first time since 2022 - RICS
House prices sparked for the first time in nearly two years in August, industry research showed on Thursday, boosted by declining mortgage rates and improving confidence in the market.
Tata Steel secures £500m for Port Talbot; 2,500 jobs lost
The government has agreed to pay Tata Steel £500m to help redevelop the Port Talbot steelworks, it was announced on Wednesday, securing the site’s future.
Inditex posts jump in sales, shares spark
Zara-owner Inditex posted a jump in autumn sales on Wednesday, as it flagged "very robust" trading during the first half.
Boohoo to shut US distribution centre
Boohoo Group is to cease using its US distribution centre, the fast fashion retailer confirmed on Wednesday, just a year after it first opened.
Asos slashes debt following Topshop sale
Asos has nearly halved its debt, the fast-fashion retailer confirmed on Wednesday, following the sale of its majority stake in Topshop and Topman.
Strong fourth quarter boosts WH Smith
WH Smith reiterated its full-year outlook and unveiled a £50m share buyback on Wednesday, sending shares soaring in early trading, after a buoyant fourth quarter.