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Dyson says lack of Brexit trade deal would 'hurt the Europeans more than the British'
James Dyson, the man behind the Dyson vacuum cleaner, said he did not expect the UK to strike a Brexit deal with the European Union.
Anglo African Oil & Gas says rig for TLP 103 to be further delayed
Anglo African Oil & Gas said the rig needed to drill the new TLP 103 oil well in the Republic of Congo would not be available until mid-December at the earliest.
Friday preview: JD Wetherspoon, Investec and SThree results due
There's little domestic business news due on Friday, save a speech from Monetary Policy Member Gertjan Vlieghe, corporate updates from Investec, JD Wetherspoon and SThree, while possibly most significant item of macroeconomic data may be US retail sales .
MySQUAR reassures investors amid ongoing Rohingya crisis
Myanmar-language social media, entertainment and payment platform MySQUAR responded to increasing investor concern over the situation of unrest in Myanmar on Thursday.
Wynnstay to appoint administrators for Just for Pets
AIM-listed Wynnstay said on Thursday that it plans to appoint administrators for its Just for Pets business following a "marked deterioration" in the trading environment.
Vedanta Resources determined to lift orders to save aluminium production in India
Vedanta Resources is working towards the lifting of the partial closure of its two power plants in Jharsuguda, India, as ordered by the country's State Pollution Control Board.
Morrisons sees jump in profits despite reduced cash flows
For the first time since it began its turnaround, Morrisons posted a second consecutive half of year-on-year growth in profits as sales increased for a seventh quarter in a row on a comparable basis.
Metminco receives construction approval from Colombia authorities
Metminco announced on Thursday that it has received approval from the Corporacion Autonoma Del Risaralda (CARDER), the environmental agency in the Department of Risaralda, Colombia, to construct up to 2,000 metres of underground development.
G4S questioned by MPs over 'inaccurate' information given to Home Office
A parliamentary committee investigating allegations of misconduct and abuse at Brook House immigration detention centre at Heathrow Airport was told that G4S had misrepresented how much profit it was making from running the site.
Earthport partners with Cross River for US inbound payments
Cross-border payment network Earthport announced a partnership with US-based bank Cross River on Thursday, to provide inbound cross-border payment services across the US market, adding to its existing capabilities to process payments in the US.
Two US federal contracts awarded to 1Spatial
Geospatial and spatial data specialist 1Spatial announced on Thursday that the US Federal Highways Administration had awarded it a “significant and strategically important” contract to provide its automated geospatial data validation software, together with spatial consultancy services.
Revenues fall as Forbidden Tech finds feet in market again
Forbidden Technologies posted a drop in invoiced sales in its interim results on Thursday, to £0. 36m from £0. 45m, while revenues also fell, to £0. 32m from £0. 33m.
Abzena warns investors of disappointing revenue
Life sciences group Abzena updated the market on its trading as investors gathered for its annual general meeting on Thursday, confirming revenues for each of the group's service lines during the current financial year to date had been below the board's expectations.
Accesso Technology awarded contract with Australian theme park operator
AIM-listed tech firm Accesso Technology announced on Thursday it had finalised a deal to install its ticketing and queue management software with an Australian theme park operator.
Hurricane Energy agrees to terms on FPSO lease
UK based oil and gas firm Hurricane Energy said on Thursday that its Lancaster Early Production System (EPS) was on schedule for first oil during the first half of 2019 after making its final investment decision.
Amino providing Android TV tech for Finnish network DNA
Digital TV entertainment and cloud solutions provider Amino Technologies announced on Thursday that it is now providing Finland-based operator DNA with both mobile and set-top box service delivery for its multiscreen television service.
Next profits dip but guidance hiked after 'encouraging' upturn
Next has reported a 10% plunge in first-half profits but after an upturn in recent months the clothing retailer has nudged up sales and profits targets for the full year.
Equifax caught with its password pants down as hack fallout continues
It’s one of the most basic rules of internet security - but embattled credit reporting agency Equifax has been caught red-faced using ‘admin’ as both its login and password.
Lekoil ramps up production at Nigerian asset
Nigerian oil and gas company Lekoil announced on Thursday that it had stepped up production at its Otakikpo field asset to 7,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOEPD) with the ramp-up set to continue over the coming months.
Spire Healthcare profits plummet 75pc after medical malpractice payment
Spire Healthcare reported a 75% fall in first-half profits after a malpractice payment and warned the second half sales and profits would be lower than expected after a decline in NHS activity over the summer.