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Former Tesco directors charged with fraud
The Serious Fraud Office has charged three former Tesco executives with fraud as part of its investigation into a scandal that resulted in a £263m black hole in the retailer’s accounts.
London midday: Stocks fall as Chinese inflation data disappoints
London stocks fell on Friday as data showed Chinese inflation slowed more than expected in August and the UK trade deficit narrowed less than forecast in July.
Europe midday: Stocks edge lower amid uninspiring German, French data
European stocks drifted lower on Friday following the release of uninspiring German and French data, as investors continued to mull over the European Central Bank's latest policy announcement.
BMW recalls 110,000 cars in Japan due to faulty airbags
BMW have undergone the auto industry’s largest ever global recall in Japan on Friday due to faulty air bag inflators made by Takata Corp, according to a report by Reuters.
Vela Technologies issues loan notes to raise £400,000
Early-stage technology investor Vela Technologies issued convertible loan notes to certain shareholders to raise £400,000 for working capital and future investments.
US pre-open: Stocks seen slightly lower as oil slides; Fed speak in focus
US futures pointed to a slightly weaker open on Wall Street amid falling oil prices as investors watched for more Fed speak.
Former owner of BHS Philip Green is still working on pension fix
Chairman of Arcadia group Philip Green said he is continuing to work with the pensions regulator to find a solution for BHS’ 20,000 pensioners, according to a report by Reuters.
Facebook accused of "abuse of power" on Vietnam war photo censorship
A Norwegian newspaper has lambasted Facebook over its censorship policies following a disagreement surrounding an iconic image from the Vietnam War.
Tri-Star reports progress at Oman Antimony Roaster
Independent mining and mineral processing company Tri-Star Resources announced on Friday that Strategic & Precious Metals Processing has made “significant progress” as it moves further into the procurement phase of the Oman Antimony Roaster (OAR).
Possible pensions headache hangs over Slingsby
Industrial and workplace equipment supplier Slingsby posted its interim results for the six months to 30 June on Friday, with turnover increasing to £9. 3m as a direct result of the company’s March acquisition of ESE Direct.
OPG Power Ventures announces board changes
OPG power Ventures, an AIM listed company that develops and operated power plants in India, has announced that its chairman is stepping down and it has appointed a new independent non-executive director.
CORETX Holdings sells subsidiary for £1 to chief tech officer
Managed service provider and data technology network CORETX Holdings is to sell its subsidiary CORETX Media for £1 to its chief technology officer, who is stepping down to develop the media business.
SThree has mixed Q3 due to EU referendum
Recruitment firm SThree experienced a successive mixed quarter as sales in continental Europe grew, but was affected by the EU referendum and a downturn in the energy sector.
YOLO says TVPlayer signs agreement with ITV, Channel 4 & Channel 5
YOLO, an AIM listed investment company focused on travel, technology and leisure, has announced that TVPlayer has signed an agreement with ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5.
Comptoir Group's revenue increases due to AIM IPO
Middle East restaurant chain Comptoir Group’s half-year revenue increased following going public in June, as it seeks to expand its business sites in the UK.
Chinese Champions League alternative backed by Spanish football chief
Javier Tebas, the head of Spain's top professional football league, has come out in support of a Chinese businessman's attempts to set up an alternative to the UEFA Champions League.
German exports unexpectedly drop in July
Germany’s trade surplus was lower than expected in July as exports slid, according to data released by Destatis on Friday.
Eurasia Mining produces its first platinum concentrate
Eurasia Mining, Russian based platinum group metal (PGM) and gold production and development company, has announced that it has produced its first platinum concentrate on Friday.
Asia report: Markets mostly lower as North Korea agitates
Markets in Asia ended mostly lower on Friday, as investors expressed their disappointment at the European Central Bank’s Thursday decision, while North Korea claimed a fifth nuclear test.
Thalassa ups stake in Local Shopping REIT
AIM-listed Thalassa Holdings has acquired a bigger stake in The Local Shopping REIT (LSR).