News And Announcements
Parag Agrawal named new Twitter CEO as Jack Dorsey steps down
Twitter confirmed on Monday that Jack Dorsey was stepping down as chief executive officer and will be succeeded by Parag Agrawal with immediate effect.
Retailers warn over policing on mask mandates in England
UK retailers warned on Monday they did not expect to police the reintroduction of mandatory mask wearing in shops in England from Tuesday over fears of abuse from customers who refuse to comply.
Rockfire upbeat on assay results from Copperhead project
Gold and base metals exploration company Rockfire Resources updated the market on its diamond drilling programme at its wholly-owned Copperhead porphyry project in north Queensland, Australia on Monday.
Genedrive submits new Covid-19 test for EU certification
Molecular diagnostics company Genedrive has submitted its new rapid point-of-care molecular Covid-19 test for CE-IVD certification in Europe, it announced on Monday.
Jack Dorsey to step down as Twitter CEO - report
Twitter shares surged on Monday after CNBC reported that Jack Dorsey - who founded the social media site in 2006 - was set to step down as chief executive officer.
Enwell reports some setbacks at its Ukraine projects
Oil and gas exploration and production company Enwell Energy updated the market on operations at its Mekhediviska-Golotvshinska (MEX-GOL) and Svyrydivske (SV) gas and condensate fields, and its Svystunivsko-Chervonolutskyi (SC) exploration licence in Ukraine on Monday.
Guy Hands planning £300m takeover of Hopkins Homes - report
Private equity tycoon Guy Hands is reportedly plotting the £300m takeover of East Anglia's biggest private housebuilder, Hopkins Homes.
ImmuPharma signs two-year collaboration deal with Imperial College
Specialist drug discovery and development company ImmuPharma announced on Monday that it has signed a two-year collaboration agreement with Imperial College London.
Santander UK appoints Mike Regnier as CEO
Santander UK has appointed industry veteran Mike Regnier as its new chief executive officer.
Franchise Brands acquires software developer Azura for £1m
Multi-brand franchisor Franchise Brands has acquired the entire issued share capital of franchise management software system developer Azura Group, it announced on Monday.
India's Reliance Industries refutes report it's interested in BT
India’s Reliance Industries has refuted a report it is considering making an offer for London-listed BT Group.
CMA says sale of Grafton's merchanting business raises competition concerns
The Competition and Markets Authority said on Monday that it will refer the sale of Grafton’s merchanting business to Huw Gray for an in-depth investigation if the two parties do not address competition concerns by next week.
Victoria agrees to buy Balta Group's rugs division for EUR 138m
Flooring company Victoria has agreed to acquire the “highly profitable and growing” rugs division of the Belgium-based Balta Group, it announced on Monday, along with its profitable UK polypropylene carpet and non-woven carpet businesses.
FDA gives Avacta the go-ahead for US chemotherapy trials
Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Avacta Group announced on Monday that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its investigational new drug (IND) application for its chemotherapy drug ‘AVA6000’.
Tata Chemicals in talks to buy Johnson Matthey's batteries business - report
Johnson Matthey rallied on Monday following a report that India’s Tata Chemicals is interesting in buying the company’s batteries business.
Benchmark posts strong results as aquaculture markets recover
Aquaculture biotechnology company Benchmark reported “strong” full-year results on Monday, with revenue from continuing operations increasing 18% to £125. 2m, or 24% at constant exchange rates.
CareTech's Smartbox acquiring Rehavista in EUR 10m deal
Social care and education service provider CareTech announced on Monday that its group company Smartbox was acquiring Rehavista and its subsidiary company LogBUK.
CMA set to block Facebook acquisition of GIF platform Giphy
Facebook’s acquisition of animated GIF platform Giphy is set to be blocked by the UK’s competition watchdog, it was reported on Monday, which would mark the first time the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) puts the brakes on a Big Tech deal.
Marshall Motor's largest shareholder mulling sale of 64.4% shareholding
Automotive retailer Marshall Motor Holdings said on Friday that Marshall of Cambridge, the company's largest shareholder, had informed the board that it was considering a possible sale of its 64. 4% shareholding in the company.
AG Barr lifts guidance amid strong volume performance
AG Barr said the positive trading momentum it reported in September had continued on Monday, with sales growing ahead of expectations across both its Barr soft drinks and Funkin business units.