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UK retail footfall tumbles in November - BRC
Retail footfall tumbled in November, industry data showed on Friday, hit by stormy weather, weak consumer confidence and tough comparatives.
Dr Martens shares stride ahead on Xmas sales hopes despite H1 loss
Shares in Dr Martens surged on Thursday on signs of “encouraging” trading since the start of the autumn/winter season despite the troubled footwear maker swinging to a loss for the half year as its woes in the US continued.
Typhoo Tea collapses, Supreme in takeover talks
Typhoo Tea, one of Britain’s oldest and most iconic tea brands, crashed into administration on Thursday after years of financial struggles.
German inflation rises to 2.2% in November - flash estimate
German inflation has risen to 2. 2% for November, according to a flash estimate from the Federal statistics office.
French borrowing costs mount on budget tensions
France’s borrowing costs briefly topped those of Greece on Thursday, as political tensions around controversial budget plans mounted.
Renewi 'minded to recommend' 870p a share takeover bid from Macquarie
Renewi shares rocketed on Thursday after the waste management company said it was minded to recommend a £700m takeover proposal from Australian investment firm Macquarie Asset Management, should a firm offer be made.
Czech billionaire Kretinsky closing in on deal to buy Royal Mail - report
The sale of Royal Mail to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group is reportedly close to being finalised and could be confirmed in the next two weeks.
Fortress Investment snaps up Loungers in £340m deal
Loungers has agreed to be taken over by Fortress Investment Group in a near £340m deal, the UK bar and restaurant operator confirmed on Thursday.
Foresight Group hikes dividend after solid first half
Foresight Group reported a solid set of first-half results on Thursday, underpinned by growth in assets under management and a strong fundraising performance.