Market Report
Shawbrook board reject improved Pollen Street-BC deal
Having spoken to other shareholders after private equity groups Pollen Street Capital and BC Partners improved their takeover offer by 10p, Shawbrook's board of directors has again rejected the deal.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: Rents, EU-US trade, tourism, gas
Average UK rents have fallen for the first time in more than seven years, with London seeing the biggest decline, according to new data. The slowdown in the rental sector mirrors a similar picture in the housing market, with figures showing that property prices have fallen for the third month in a row. - Guardian.
Aggreko finance chief Cran to step down
Temporary power specialist Aggreko announced on Tuesday that, after 13 years with the FTSE 250 business - three of which as chief financial officer - Carole Cran had tendered her resignation to enable her to take up a new role as CFO of Forth Ports, an infrastructure funds-owned company headquartered in Scotland.
Flybe signs alliance with Eastern Airways
Budget airline Flybe has signed an agreement establishing a new alliance with Eastern Airways.
De La Rue appoints Bryan Gray as COO
Banknote producer De La Rue has announced the appointment of Bryan Gray as chief operating officer.
Ryanair traffic grows 11% in May, load factor ticks up
Budget carrier Ryanair reported an 11% jump in traffic in May as the load factor nudged higher.
EasyJet passenger numbers up 9.5% in May, load factor steady
Budget airline EasyJet has reported a rise in passenger numbers for May.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as election polls narrow
London stocks were set for a subdued open on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to a busy week that includes the general election on Thursday.