News And Announcements
Dignity sticks with full-year guidance despite improved trading
Funeral services provider Dignity said on Thursday that it was sticking with its full-year guidance despite improved trading since its first-quarter results last month.
Joules sees full-year profit 'marginally' ahead of expectations
Fashion retailer Joules said on Thursday that full-year underlying pre-tax profit is likely to be marginally ahead of analyst expectations as strong momentum from the first half and Christmas period continued into the second half.
Plus500 bumps up full-year expectations
Online trading platform Plus500 said on Thursday that it has "materially" upped its expectations for this year as the business continues to trade strongly.
Ascential sees FY in line despite tough times for Cannes Lions
Ascential, which is selling its events unit to sector peer ITE Group for £300m, said the group was trading in line with expectations for the full year.
SSE agrees to pay Ofgem £1m following inaccurate statements
Scottish energy giant SSE has agreed to pay £1m to the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets' consumer redress fund after providing "inaccurate and misleading information" to pre-payment meter customers in their annual statements.
House of Fraser to close 31 stores, including two London flagships and last Brown Muff
House of Fraser has confirmed the closure of more than half of its estate, including flagship stores on Oxford Street in London’s West End and King William Street in the City.
Unite Group gets planning approval for Leeds development
Unite Students said on Thursday that it has been given planning approval for a 928-bed student accommodation development in Leeds.
Kier joint venture to deliver 5,000 new homes
Kier Group announced the establishment of a joint venture with Homes England and Cross Keys Homes, to develop around 5,400 homes across the country over the next 10 years.
Intertek buys network security and assurances services provider NTA
Intertek has acquired UK and Malaysia-based network security and assurance services provider, NTA Monitor, for an undisclosed sum.