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Whitbread holds guidance as Premier Inn sales rise in Q3
Pubs and Premier Inn owner Whitbread maintained full-year guidance after a strong rise in accommodation sales during the third quarter, with momentum continuing into the final three months of the financial year.
Europe midday: Shares up ahead of US inflation data
European shares were up at midday on Thursday as investors digested a raft of Christmas trading updates and awaited the latest US inflation figures later in the day.
UK FCA starts probe into potential motor finance loan misconduct
UK regulators have paused claims against the motor finance industry over high-cost loans amid concerns they are being wrongly rejected.
M&S sees FY in line as Christmas sales rise 8.1%
UK retailer Marks & Spencer said it expected to deliver annual results in line with expectations despite higher-than-expected cost increases as it reported an 8. 1% rise in sales over the key Christmas quarter driven by food revenue and womenswear.
Europe open: Shares rally ahead of US inflation data
European shares rallied at the open on Thursday as investors digested a raft of Christmas trading updates and awaited the latest US inflation figures later in the day.