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FTSE 250 movers: Redde Nortgate drives ahead; Liontrust fails to roar
FTSE 250: 19,189. 05 -107. 27 (-0. 56%).
Heathrow to appeal against price cap cut
London's Heathrow Airport has launched an appeal against a decision that it must reduce charges for airlines.
Europe midday: Shares fall as EZ, UK CPI spark rate fears
European shares were lower on Wednesday as UK inflation fell less than expected and core inflation in the eurozone rose last month, increasing the likelihood of further interest rate rises.
EZ headline inflation falls, but core rate rises
Eurozone inflation fell sharply in line with expectations in March to 6. 9% from from 8. 5% as energy prices fell, although core inflation rose slightly.
Europe open: Shares slip as UK claims highest inflation in Western Europe
European shares opened lower on Wednesday as UK inflation fell less than expected with bets now on a 25 basis point rise in interest rates from the Bank of England.
Convatec buys anti-infection tech for initial £45m
Global medical products and technologies company Convatec said it had bought the anti-infective nitric oxide technology platform of 30 Technology Limited for an initial £45m.
DiscoverIE lifts guidance on stronger sales, order book
Customised electronics maker discoverIE Group on Wednesday lifted annual earnings guidance on the back of stronger sales and a healthy order book.
UK, Germany drive rise in National Express Q1 revenue
Transport operator National Express reported a rise in first-quarter revenues driven by an improvement in UK buses and German rail.
Antofagasta holds output guidance despite lower production
Metals miner Antofagasta held annual production guidance despite quarter-on-quarter falls in copper and gold output.