News And Announcements
ValiRx to work with Aptus on VAL301 clinical development plan
Clinical stage biotechnology company ValiRx announced on Thursday that its clinical team has signed an agreement to work with UK based clinical contract research organisation Aptus Clinical to effectuate a clinical development plan for ‘VAL301’, incorporating a phase 1 and 2 study design concept in endometriosis.
Ofwat gives four water companies early notice over proposed spending plans
The regulator Ofwat has flagged 'substantial' concerns about the proposed finances of four water companies.
Quilter considers sale of life assurance business
Quilter said on Thursday that it is mulling the sale of its Old Mutual Wealth Life Assurance business as it announced a strategic review of the unit.
Deloitte fined £6.5m over role in Serco tagging scandal
Deloitte has been fined £6. 5m for misconduct over its role in the Serco electronic tagging scandal by the accounting industry watchdog.
MJ Gleeson's home division 'comfortably' on track to achieve volume target
MJ Gleeson said on Thursday that its home division is "comfortably" on track to achieve its target of doubling volumes of new homes per year to 2,000 by 2022.
Great Portland Estates reports continued leasing success
Great Portland Estates on Thursday reported "continued leasing success" in the quarter to June 30 with nine lettings generating annual rent share of £1. 9m.
Superdry appoints former M&S and New Look CFOs to the board
Superdry has appointed the former chief financial officers of Marks & Spencer and New Look to its board with effect from 11 July.
International PPL inches closer to full ownership of BeNEX
Infrastructure investment company International Public Partnerships has completed its acquisition of a further equity interest in BeNEX, it announced on Thursday.
3i Infrastructure on track for dividend target following 'positive' first quarter
3i Infrastructure said on Thursday that it was on track for its full-year dividend target following a "positive" first quarter.
Persimmon revenues slip as fewer homes completed
Persimmon said on Thursday that it has maintained a "strong" financial performance even as it reported a drop in overall interim revenue following a decrease in the number of completed new homes.