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Footfall eases as soaring temperatures deter shoppers
UK retail footfall fell in June, industry research showed on Friday, as the heatwave kept shoppers at home.
Revenue falls, cash position shrinks for Deltex Medical
Oesophageal monitoring specialist Deltex Medical Group reported unaudited first-half revenues of £1. 1m on Thursday - slightly lower than the £1. 2m generated in the same period last year.
Director dealings: Kingfisher, Currys board members invest
Two major retailers were on the list of director buys on Thursday, with both Kingfisher and Currys disclosing large purchases made by board members.
Angus completes remedial engine work at Saltfleetby
Angus Energy updated the market on the remedial engine maintenance taking place at Saltfleetby on Thursday.
Horizonte gets mining approval for Araguaia project
Brazil-focussed nickel company Horizonte Minerals has obtained a mining approval permit from the Pará State Secretariat for Environment and Sustainability (SEMAS) for its Araguaia Nickel Project, it announced on Thursday.
Currys shares slump as final dividend pulled, earnings fall 38%
UK electrical retailer Currys pulled its final dividend, citing an uncertain outlook as annual profits fell due to its poorly-performing Nordics division.
Next 15 describes 'robust' trading
Technology consultancy Next 15 Group said in an update on Thursday that its trading remained robust despite a challenging comparative period.
Anglia, Northumbrian Water Sky in talks to sell Wave unit - Sky
Anglian Water Group and Northumbrian Water Group are reportedly exploring a sale of the business supplier they set up six years ago.
Yougov in talks over acquisition of GfK's European consumer panel unit
Research and data analytics group YouGov confirmed on Thursday that it is in advanced talks about a potential acquisition of GfK's European consumer panel business.
CAB Payments debuts on London market
CAB Payments Holdings raised £335m on Thursday after the UK payments firm debuted on the London Stock Exchange.
Cerillion systems now in place at major Suriname telecom
Cerillion announced on Thursday that Suriname's leading telecommunications provider, Telesur, had now implemented its billing, charging, and customer relationship management software solutions for its mobile services.
PetroTal reports record second quarter production
PetroTal said in a update on Thursday that during the second quarter, it achieved record production of 19,031 barrels of oil per day.
MaxCyte inks platform licensing deal with Lyell
Cell engineering platform technology company MaxCyte announced a strategic platform licence (SPL) agreement with Lyell Immunopharma - a clinical-stage T-cell reprogramming company – on Thursday.
Young's toasts strong first-quarter sales
Young & Co’s Brewery said on Thursday that it was "optimistic" for the rest of the year, as it toasted a jump in first-quarter sales.
Housebuilding slump hits construction sector
Construction output fell sharply in June, a closely-watched survey showed on Thursday, as higher mortgage rates hit house building.
Jet2 cautious despite strong rebund in trave demand
Low-cost leisure airline Jet2 reported a rebound in consumer confidence in its final results on Thursday, although an uncertain macroeconomic outlook saw it remaining cautious going forward.
Hunting hikes guidance after strong first half
Engineering firm Hunting said in a trading update on Thursday that its first-half performance surpassed management expectations, as it lifted its guidance for the full financial year.
Frenkel Topping's Cardinal inks partnership with John Radcliffe Hospital
Personal injury (PI) and clinical negligence (CN) professional services specialist Frenkel Topping announced a partnership between Cardinal Management and the John Radcliffe Hospital, a major trauma centre run by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, on Thursday.
Assura maintains track record through third quarter
Primary care property investor and developer Assura said in an update on Thursday that during the first quarter, it maintained its track record with a portfolio of 610 properties generating annualised rent of £145. 3m.
Fee income tumbles at Robert Walters
Robert Walters reported a slide in quarterly fee income on Thursday, despite high levels of job vacancies, as the weak macroeconomic backdrop dampened confidence.