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FTSE 100 movers: Frasers jumps; utilities give back gains
London’s FTSE 100 was down 1. 2% at 8,011. 35 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Boohoo shareholders vote down Mike Ashley board appointment
Boohoo said on Friday that its shareholders had voted overwhelmingly against the appointment of Frasers Group’s Mike Ashley and restructuring expert Mike Lennon to the board.
London midday: Stocks fall further as investors eye US inflation reading
London stocks had fallen further by midday on Friday as investors mulled a smaller-than-expected rise in retail sales but better-than-expected borrowing figures, ahead of a key US inflation reading.
London open: Stocks fall after UK retail sales, borrowing data; US inflation eyed
London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors mulled a smaller-than-expected rise in UK retail sales but better-than-expected borrowing figures, ahead of a key US inflation reading.
Judges Scientific chairman Alexander Hambro to retire at end of year
Judges Scientific said on Friday that chairman Alexander Hambro has decided to retire at the end of 2024.
UK retail sales rise less than expected in November
UK retail sales missed expectations in November, but borrowing figures came in better than expected, according to data released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down as investors mull retail sales, borrowing data
London stocks looked set for more losses at the open on Friday as investors mulled a smaller-than-expected rise in retail sales but better-than-expected borrowing figures.
Friday newspaper round-up: Aldi, Richard Desmond, Collateral
The grocery industry watchdog is to make a rare intervention in a Yorkshire sprout grower’s £3. 7m legal case against Aldi over the discount chain’s decision to terminate a long-term supply deal. In papers filed at the high court, W Clappison Ltd, which produced sprouts for Aldi’s UK arm for 13 years, said its supply agreement was ended in February last year at planting time without reasonable notice so it was unable to find new clients immediately. It said it was forced to cease sprout production and sell off its machinery.