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UK consumer confidence ticks higher - GfK
UK consumer confidence nudged modestly higher in December, a long-running survey showed on Friday.
Tullow Oil in preliminary talks over potential takeover by Kosmos
Tullow Oil confirmed on Thursday that it is in preliminary talks with Kosmos Energy about a possible all-share offer for the oil and gas exploration company.
ECB cuts rates by 25 basis points, as expected
The European Central Bank cut interest rates on Thursday by 25 basis points, as expected, to 3%.
Global oil supply to 'comfortably' meet demand in 2025 - IEA
Global oil supply is likely to "comfortably" meet demand next year, a leading energy body predicted on Thursday, even after Opec voted to delay planned output increases.
UK house prices continue to climb - RICS
UK house prices climbed in November, industry research showed on Thursday, as the market continued to strengthen.
Currys swings to H1 half profit, says price rises 'inevitable' after Budget
Electricals retailer Currys said on Thursday that it swung back into the black in the first half, with a solid performance in the UK and Ireland helping to offset weakness in the Nordics.
Shares plunge as SThree warns on profits
Shares in SThree plunged on Thursday, after the recruiter posted a slide in net fees and warned that the ongoing challenging market conditions would hit profits.
Bodycote lays out new strategy, maintains expectations
Heat treatment and specialist thermal processing specialist Bodycote unveiled a strategy to drive growth, operational performance and sustainability on Thursday.
Stellantis to extend Mirafiori stoppage until Jan 20 - report
Automaker Stellantis will reportedly extend the production stoppage at its Italian Mirafiori plant until January 20.
C&C Group names drinks industry veteran chief executive
Magners owner C&C Group said on Thursday that it has appointed the former head of AG Barr chief executive.
TA Associates to offload Auction Technology stake for £85.3m
Private equity firm TA Associates said it has agreed to sell its entire 12. 6% stake in Auction Technology for £85. 3m.