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Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged
The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 4. 75% on Thursday, in a move widely expected following a recent uptick in inflation.
Average water bills to rise by 36% over next five years
Average water bills are to rise by over a third in the next five years, the UK regulator confirmed on Thursday.
Navantia strikes deal to buy Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff
Historic shipyard owner Harland & Wolff is to be acquired out of administration by Spain’s Navantia, it was confirmed on Thursday, saving 1,000 jobs.
Activist investor demands review of Rio Tinto's structure
Palliser Capital called for an independent review of Rio Tinto’s structure on Thursday, the latest salvo in the activist investor’s campaign to end the miner’s dual-listed status.
Henry Boot to take full control of Stonebridge Homes
Real estate developer Henry Boot is to assume full control of Stonebridge Homes Group, it confirmed on Thursday.
General Mills cuts guidance, shares fall
Shares in General Mills came under pressure on Wednesday, after the US food giant beat earnings expectations but cut its full-year outlook.
Halifax forecasts 'modest' house price growth in 2025
UK house prices are set to grow "modestly" in 2025, Halifax said on Wednesday, following a better-than-expected performance over the last 12 months.
Honda and Nissan exploring mega merger amid EV uncertainty - report
Japanese car giants Honda Motor Co and Nissan Motor Co are exploring a potential merger, it was widely reported on Wednesday.
UK house prices push higher while rents rocket - ONS
UK house prices sparked in October, government data showed on Wednesday, as the market continued to strengthen, while average rents surged by more than 9%.
Zotefoams halts investment in new tech, shares fall
Zotefoams announced it was halting investment in a new product on Wednesday, after the packaging specialist failed to secure a partner for the project.
UK inflation pushes higher to reach 2.6%
UK inflation reached 2. 6% in November, official data showed on Wednesday, the second consecutive monthly rise.
Feedback strikes upbeat tone, shares spark
Shares in Feedback sparked in early trading on Wednesday, after the clinical infrastructure specialist adopted an optimistic outlook on the back of a recent fundraising.
UK consumer confidence ticks higher - GfK
UK consumer confidence nudged modestly higher in December, a long-running survey showed on Friday.
Global oil supply to 'comfortably' meet demand in 2025 - IEA
Global oil supply is likely to "comfortably" meet demand next year, a leading energy body predicted on Thursday, even after Opec voted to delay planned output increases.
UK house prices continue to climb - RICS
UK house prices climbed in November, industry research showed on Thursday, as the market continued to strengthen.
Shares plunge as SThree warns on profits
Shares in SThree plunged on Thursday, after the recruiter posted a slide in net fees and warned that the ongoing challenging market conditions would hit profits.
C&C Group names drinks industry veteran chief executive
Magners owner C&C Group said on Thursday that it has appointed the former head of AG Barr chief executive.
House prices set to rise in 2025 as cost of borrowing falls - Rightmove
House prices are set to rise by 4% next year, according to an industry forecast published on Thursday, as mortgage rates fall and demand remains strong.
Grocery sales edge higher ahead of expected festive surge - NIQ
Grocery sales ticked higher last month, industry research showed on Wednesday, ahead of a likely surge in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
HSBC eyes $3bn in potential cost savings - report
Banking giant HSBC Holdings is mulling plans that could trim costs by at least $3bn, it was reported on Wednesday, as it continues to overhaul its global operations.