News And Announcements
SSE profit to take hit from lower networks division contribution
SSE said on Wednesday that it continues to expect first-half and full-year earnings for fiscal 2018 to be hit by a reduction in the contribution from the Networks division.
EasyJet to fly electric planes within 10 years
UK budget airline EasyJet is planning to use electric planes for short-haul flights within the next decade, the company said on Wednesday.
GlaxoSmithKline's Benlysta lupus treatment gets green light in Japan
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has approved GlaxoSmithKline's Benlysta for the treatment of adult patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Inmarsat signs up AirAsia to in-flight broadband service
Satellite communications provider Inmarsat has won a contract from AirAsia to provide its Global Xpress (GX) aviation in-flight broadband service to more than 120 of the Malaysian low-cost carrier aircraft.
Diploma CEO to retire after 21 years in role
Diploma chief executive Bruce Thompson has revealed he plans to retire from his role at the industrial and technical products group within the coming 12 months, 21 years after taking the job.
PZ Cussons on track for full year but highlights 'tough' trading
PZ Cussons said on Wednesday that it remains on track to deliver full-year growth in operating profits despite tough trading conditions in most markets.
Halma makes 'good progress' in new financial year
Safety, health and environmental technology group Halma said it made “good progress” in line with board expectations in its scheduled trading update for the period from 2 April on Wednesday.
Entertainment One says first five months 'on track' but box office down
Entertainment One, the television and film producer and distributor, said its operating performance since March was on track with its full year targets, despite revenues from the reshaped film business being lower than last year.