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UK manufacturing sector shrinks again in September
The UK manufacturing sector continued to shrink in September - albeit at a slower pace - as rising interest rates and the cost-of-living crisis took their toll.
United Utilities takes wraps off £13.7bn spending plan
United Utilities unveiled its business plan for the 2025 to 2030 period on Monday, committing to a total spend of £13. 7bn.
Peel Hunt H1 revenues grow despite 'adverse market conditions'
Investment bank Peel Hunt said on Monday that revenues had increased during the six months ended 30 September.
XP Power shares sink on profit warning
Power control components manufacturer XP Power saw its stock price tumble on Monday after it warned on profits, saying that trading over the third quarter had been below internal expectations.
CPP distances itself from disgraced founder Hamish Ogston
Identity protection and insurance group CPP published a statement on Monday to distance itself from founder and former chairman Hamish Ogston, who is at the centre of a sex worker immigration scandal.
Pennon to create 2,000 jobs with £2.8bn investment in South West Water
South West-focused water and wastewater group Pennon said it has traded in line with expectations in its first half ended 30 September as it submitted plans to Ofwat to invest £2. 8bn in water quality and resilience.