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Philly Fed index surprises to the downside in December
Activity in the US mid-Atlantic region weakened at the end of 2024, the results of a closely followed survey showed.
Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged
The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 4. 75% on Thursday, in a move widely expected following a recent uptick in inflation.
Average water bills to rise by 36% over next five years
Average water bills are to rise by over a third in the next five years, the UK regulator confirmed on Thursday.
Navantia strikes deal to buy Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff
Historic shipyard owner Harland & Wolff is to be acquired out of administration by Spain’s Navantia, it was confirmed on Thursday, saving 1,000 jobs.
Norges Bank leaves rates on hold at 4.50%, signals March rate cut
Norway's central bank kept interest rates on hold on Thursday at a 16-year high of 4. 50%, as widely expected.
Activist investor demands review of Rio Tinto's structure
Palliser Capital called for an independent review of Rio Tinto’s structure on Thursday, the latest salvo in the activist investor’s campaign to end the miner’s dual-listed status.
Henry Boot to take full control of Stonebridge Homes
Real estate developer Henry Boot is to assume full control of Stonebridge Homes Group, it confirmed on Thursday.
Serco flags underlying profit growth, confidence in 2025
Outsourcing giant Serco forecast full-year revenue of £4. 8bn in an update on Thursday, in line with its prior guidance but reflecting an organic revenue decline of 3%.