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Government contractor ISG files for administration
Construction giant ISG has gone into administration, it emerged on Friday, putting thousands of jobs at risk.
BoE's Mann takes 'guarded' view on rate-cutting cycle
Bank of England rate-setter Catherine Mann said on Friday she took a "guarded" view about cutting rates, as there was still a risk inflation was becoming embedded.
Summer weather helps retail sales surge
Retail sales hit their highest level in more than two years in August, official data showed on Friday, beating expectations.
Dr Martens tumbles as investor sells 70m shares in placing
Dr Martens tumbled on Friday after an unnamed investor sold around 70m shares in the iconic boot maker in a placing.
Thames Water starts cash talks as it battles to stay afloat
Crisis-struck Thames Water has started discussions with stakeholders about releasing more cash reserves, it was confirmed on Friday, as it battles to stay afloat.
Bridgepoint slumps as shareholders place 14.7m shares
Bridgepoint slid on Friday after a group of 103 current and former employees and some related entities sold 14. 7m shares in a placing.
Government borrowing overshoots forecasts
Higher-than-expected borrowing in August pushed public sector net debt to 100% of GDP, official figures showed on Friday.
Investec flags stable first-half performance
Investec Group projected a stable financial performance for the first half in an update on Friday, despite economic uncertainties earlier in the year.