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Sweden's Surgical Science to buy Intelligent Ultrasound in £45.2m deal
Intelligent Ultrasound said on Thursday that it has agreed to be taken over by Sweden’s Surgical Science in a deal that values the group at £45. 2m.
FCA extends deadline for firms to respond to motor finance complaints
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) extended the deadline for firms to respond to complaints, it announced on Thursday, related to motor finance agreements without discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs), until 4 December 2025.
Henry Boot to take full control of Stonebridge Homes
Real estate developer Henry Boot is to assume full control of Stonebridge Homes Group, it confirmed on Thursday.
Time Finance H1 profits surge as lending book hits fresh record
Specialist finance provider Time Finance said on Thursday that both revenue and profits had grown in the six months ended 30 November as the group continued to increase the size of its lending book.
Sanderson granted Royal Warrant of Appointment by HM King Charles III
Interior design and furnishings company Sanderson said on Thursday that His Majesty King Charles III has granted it the Royal Warrant of Appointment.
Clean Power Hydrogen raises £6.1m in share placing
AIM-listed Clean Power Hydrogen has conditionally raised £6. 1m in a share placing as it works towards completing three key projects.
Chill Brands reaches out-of-court settlement with former directors
Packaged goods distributor Chill Brands has reached an out-of-court settlement with two former directors who transferred the domain registration from the company to themselves without board authorisation back in May.
London open: Stocks slide after US selloff; BoE eyed
London stocks tumbled in early trade on Thursday following sharp losses on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve spooked markets with its rate outlook, and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
Serco flags underlying profit growth, confidence in 2025
Outsourcing giant Serco forecast full-year revenue of £4. 8bn in an update on Thursday, in line with its prior guidance but reflecting an organic revenue decline of 3%.
CLS Holdings announces major lease deal in Dortmund
Europe-focused office and commercial property investor CLS Holdings has leased 9,600 square metres of office space for 20 years in Dortmund, Germany.
Bank of Japan holds rates steady; Yen falls
The Bank of Japan held interest rates unchanged at 0. 25%, in line with expectations, sending the yen to a one-month low.
Costain and Siemens Mobility JV secures £300m HS2 systems contract
Costain said on Thursday that its 50/50 joint venture with Siemens Mobility had secured a contract to deliver high voltage power supply systems for the HS2 project throughout the 225km route from Birmingham to London.
London pre-open: Stocks to slide after Fed spooks markets, ahead of BoE
London stocks were set to slide on Thursday following sharp losses on Wall Street, after the Federal Reserve spooked markets with its rate outlook, and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
German consumer confidence improves but remains low
Consumer confidence in Germany increased more than expected as income expectations and willingness to buy both improved.
Wood Group wins contract with OMV Petrom, Serco flags full-year operating profit growth
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 89 points lower on Thursday, having closed up 0. 05% on Wednesday at 8,199. 11.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Water bills, Brexit, Imperial Brands
Households in England and Wales will see their water bills rise by an average of £31 a year, as suppliers pay to fix leaky pipes and cut pollution. The industry regulator Ofwat said on Thursday it would allow companies to raise average bills will rise by £157 over five years to an average of £597 by 2030 to help pay for investment. – Guardian.
Wood Group wins contract to work on eco fuel refinery in Romania
John Wood Group on Thursday said it had won a contract by OMV Petrom for a major project to boost production of sustainable fuel in Southeast Europe.