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Local pubs under threat as closure rate bubbles up
Pubs and licensed premises closures doubled over the last three months, leading to concern that the traditional ‘local’ pub may soon become a thing of the past.
Russia and China hail improved relations as war games begin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed his nation’s close relationship with China as he meets with President Xi Jinping for trade talks while their nations engage in a huge joint military exercise.
FTSE 250 movers: Sports Direct scores an own goal, Sirius rejuvenated
London's FTSE 250 was down 0. 48% at 20,162. 47 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Silence Therapeutics losses deepen as lead drugs near trials
Biotechnology firm Silence Therapeutics shares fell on Tuesday after reporting a first half loss after tax of £8. 7m, up 57%, due to costs associated with bringing its two lead programmes towards the clinic.
Midwich's profit up 48% after continental expansion
Specialist audio-visual distributor Midwich saw its shares dip on Tuesday despite posting double digit growth across the board in its interim results.
Oxford Instruments' profits rising as order growth improves
Oxford Instruments’ interim chairman Stephen Blair hailed a strong first half of the year and paid tribute to deceased chairman Alan Thomson at the company’s annual general meeting on Tuesday.
Sky invests $2m in Silicon Valley start-up
Sky invested $2m in Silicon Valley-based media and entertainment content management firm SDVI on Tuesday, joining shareholders such as Fox, Turner and Discovery.
Imaginatik's shares plummet after losses deepen and revenues fall
Management software provider Imaginatik saw its shares dip on Tuesday after reporting steeper annual losses as revenues fell and the company failed to complete its objectives for the year.