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Europe midday: Shares pace gains as BoE lifts rates again
European shares paced gains on Thursday as the Bank of England hiked interest rates to their highest level since 2008.
Europe close: Shares flat as BoE, PacWest weigh on sentiment
European shares closed flat on Thursday as the Bank of England hiked interest rates to their highest level since 2008 and investors fretted over another share price slump at US bank PacWest.
FirstGroup shares slump as TransPennine service nationalised
Shares in FirstGroup slumped on Thursday after the UK government nationalised its TransPennine Express (TPE) service in response to months of cancellations and woeful service.
Heathrow warns passenger numbers may be 'levelling off'
Heathrow Airport on Thursday warned passengers numbers may be levelling off, as the rebound from Covid travel restrictions stalls.
Europe open: Shares open higher as BoE rate move in focus
European shares opened higher on Thursday as investors awaited the Bank of England's policy rate decision due later in the day and US President Joe Biden's warning of recession if the nation’s $31. 4 trln debt ceiling impasse was not resolved.
Man Group CEO Eliis to retire; Robyn Grew named as successor
Asset manager Man Group said chief executive Luke Ellis would retire in September, to be succeeded by Robyn Grew.
China inflation falls to lowest rate in more than two years
Consumer inflation in China dropped to its lowest rate in more than two years in April, while producer price deflation deepened further, according to data released on Thursday.
Rolls-Royce says engine flying hours increase; Holds guidance
UK aerospace engineer Rolls-Royce held annual guidance and said large engine flying hours had hit 83% of 2019 levels in the four months to April 30.
Wood Group holds guidance as Q1 revenues grow
Oil and gas engineer Wood Group, currently in talks on a potential $1. 6bn takeover by private equity group Apollo, held annual guidance as first quarter revenues increased.