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Relx backs full-year outlook
Relx backed its full-year outlook on Thursday as it said it had started the year "well" across all four business areas.
Capita says customer data may have been accessed in cyber incident
Outsourcer Capita said on Thursday that customer, supplier or colleague data may been accessed in a cyber attack that took place last month.
Friday preview: Global PMIs, UK retail sales in focus
Investors' focus at the end of the week will be on a raft of purchasing managers' surveys for manufacturing and services activity in April due out in the euro area, UK and the US.
FRC investigating EY over Made.com audit
The Financial Reporting Council said on Thursday that it is investigating EY over its audit of collapsed online furniture retailer Made. com.
WPP buys sonic branding company amp
Advertising giant WPP said on Thursday that it has bought sonic branding company amp for an undisclosed sum.
First-quarter sales beat expectations at Renault
Renault Group reported a jump in first-quarter revenues on Thursday, fuelled by a rebound in sales and higher prices.
Jet2's Summer on sale seat capacity rises, provides PBT guidance
Leisure travel group Jet2 said on Thursday that it now expects to report pre-tax profits of £387. 0m and £392. 0m despite it continuing to face input cost pressures.
Mulberry FY trading in line with expectations
Luxury handbag maker Mulberry said on Thursday that full-year trading was line with the board’s expectations.
Link Group agrees £235m payout for Woodford investors
Australia's Link Group has agreed to pay out up to £235m to investors caught up in the collapse of the Woodford Equity Income Fund, it was confirmed on Thursday.
Segro bullish after solid start to the year
Segro said on Thursday that 2023 had got off to strong start, boosted by solid occupier demand and limited supply.
Centamin revenues grow despite decline in quarterly production
Gold miner Centamin said on Thursday that revenues had grown in the three months ended 31 March, even as production slipped.
AJ Bell inflows decrease even as customer numbers grow
Investment platform operator AJ Bell said on Thursday that inflows had decreased in the three months ended 31 March despite seeing customer numbers grow during the period.
Hochschild Mining FY revenues drop as gold and silver production falls
Silver and gold miner Hochschild Mining said on Thursday both revenue and profits had fallen in 2022 as a result of a drop in gold and silver production.
Senior holds guidance as revenues rise 16%
Aerospace engineer Senior held annual guidance and reported a rise in revenue for the first three months of the year.
Rank Group sees FY profits at upper end or ahead of guidance
Gambling company Rank Group said on Thursday that it expects underlying LFL operating profit for the year to the end of June to be at the upper end or slightly ahead of the previously guided range following an improved performance in the third quarter.
Babcock warns on potential £100m hit from UK frigate contract
UK defence engineer Babcock on Thursday said it may have to take a hit of up to £100m on a Royal Navy frigate contract after inflation pushed build costs higher as it argued with the government over who should pick up the bill.
Deliveroo posts drop in first-quarter orders
Deliveroo reported a decline in first-quarter orders on Thursday as the cost-of-living crisis hit demand.
Rentokil sees first-quarter revenues jump
Rentokil Initial reported a jump in first-quarter revenues on Thursday, boosted by strong demand and a string of deals.
Ferrexpo wins Ukraine court case over share deal
Iron ore pellet maker Ferrexpo said Ukraine's Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the company in a dispute over a share deal.
Travel recovery boosts H1 revenues, profits at WH Smith
WH Smith hailed a "strong" first-half performance on Thursday, ahead of its expectations, as the travel segment benefited from a significant recovery in passenger numbers.