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US services activity expands at fastest pace since Covid reopening, S&P says
Services sector activity in the States picked up to its quickest pace since the economy reopened after Covid, the results of a closely followed survey showed.
NatWest retail banking boss Lindberg to step down next year - report
The boss of NatWest Group’s high street branch network will reportedly step down early next year as the company prepares for a return to full private sector ownership.
Canal+ shares tumble on London debut
Shares of French broadcaster Canal+ tumbled nearly 16% during its London Stock Exchange debut on Monday, marking a rocky start for the largest new listing in the UK this year.
Computacenter shares slide on CFO's sudden departure
Computacenter announced on Monday that Christian Jehle has stepped down as group chief financial officer and as an executive director of the board with immediate effect.
Ageas to buy Saga's underwriting business as part of 20-year partnership
Saga said on Monday that it has entered into an agreement with Ageas to establish a 20-year partnership for motor and home insurance which includes the acquisition of its underwriting business.
UK private sector employment sees fastest decline in nearly four years
The UK experienced the fastest decline in private sector employment for nearly four years in December, despite a marginal increase in output, according to a survey released on Monday.
UK house prices fall again in December - Rightmove
New seller asking prices fell again in December as the market slowed down in the run-up to Christmas, but activity remained strong compared to last year, according to data released by Rightmove on Monday.