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Elementis shares surge as Franklin sale demand rebuffed
Shares in UK chemicals group Elementis on Wednesday surged as the company rejected a demand by major shareholder Franklin Mutual Advisers to sell the company.
Sunak waters down key green pledges ahead of election battle
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday delayed a ban on new petrol and diesel cars as part of a calculated move to water down plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and play wedge politics ahead of the next general election.
FTSE 250 movers: Elementis soars; Housebuilders in focus after CPI falls
Shares in UK chemicals group Elementis on Wednesday surged as the company rejected a demand by major shareholder Franklin Mutual Advisers to sell the company.
Cazoo agrees $630m debt-for-equity swap with bondholders
Troubled online car seller Cazoo has agreed a debt-for-equity swap with its bondholders and is now recommending shareholders support the plan.
Europe midday: Shares rally on UK CPI fall, eurozone ind production data
European shares extended gains at midday on Wednesday as a surprise fall in UK inflation raised hopes the Bank of England may pause its rate rate hike programme when it meets on Thursday, while a rise in eurozone industrial production also boosted sentiment.
Europe open: Shares up as UK CPI fall boosts hopes of rate hike pause
European shares made a strong start on Wednesday as a surprise fall in UK inflation raised hopes the Bank of England may pause its rate rate hike programme when it meets on Thursday.
Finsbury Food shares surge on sale to DBAY
Shares in Finsbury Food Group surged by a fifth on Wednesday after agreeing to a £143. 4m takeover by asset management firm DBAY.
Judges Scientific posts record H1 profits as China recovers
Judges Scientific on Wednesday posted record interim adjusted earnings on the back of higher order intake and a recovery in China and Hong Kong.
Dunelm sees higher earnings in 2024 as annual profits fall 7.8%
UK homewares retailer Dunelm reported a 7. 8% fall in annual profits as hard-pressed shoppers reined in spending amid the cost-of-living crisis, but expects earnings growth this year on higher volumes.
Close Bros buys Irelands Bluestone Motor Finance
Close Brothers on Wednesday said it was buying Bluestone Motor Finance, a provider of motor finance in Ireland for an undisclosed cash sum.