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FTSE 250 movers: Close Bros hit again as Berenberg slashes target price
FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,164. 50 0. 34%.
Tories lose two by-elections as Sunak insists tax cuts still viable
Britain's embattled ruling Conservative Party had two safe seats ripped from their grasp in by-election defeats overnight, a day after the country entered recession, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak doubling down on his claims that he still had scope to offer tax cuts.
NatWest profits soar 20% as Thwaites confirmed in CEO post
Scandal-hit NatWest Bank reported a better-than-expected 20% rise in pre-tax profit and confirmed Paul Thwaite as chief executive on a permanent basis.
Europe midday: Temenos down on claims by short seller Hindenburg
European stocks extended gains Friday as investors digested better-than-expected UK retail sales figures and corporate earnings from NatWest Bank and Finland's Metso, while Temenos fell further after an attack by short seller Hindenburg.
Europe open: Shares up as UK retail sales lift sentiment
European stocks started higher Friday as investors digested better-than-expected UK retail sales figures and corporate earnings from NatWest Bank.