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Trump says US, UK trade deal process underway 'as we speak'
President Donald Trump said the US and UK were starting the process of increasing trade links "pretty much as we speak", after a meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday.
UK's universal credit will only deliver £1bn in savings: OBR
The government's universal credit welfare payment system is expected to deliver only £1bn in savings despite claimants enduring large cuts to their benefits, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) said on Thursday.
FTSE 250 movers: Kier's reassurance soothes punters; Renishaw takes a tumble
Reassurances from construction and services contractor Kier Group over its debt, order book and current contract performance, arrested the stock's recent plunge after the collapse of sector peer Carillion on Thrsday.
FTSE 100 movers: Smith & Nephew healthy after broker note; Anglo American slips
Positive broker notes helped boost major stocks and keep the FTSE 100 in the black on Thursday as Smith & Nephew shares led the way.
Haynes shares motor on signs of turnaround
Shares in car manual publisher Haynes motored on Thursday as the company reported a strong rise in first half profits.
Europe midday: Stocks flat as traders eye ECB meeting for euro guidance
European shares were largely steady at midday as the world awaited US President Donald Trump's address to the Davos talkfest and the ECB's reaction to a strengthening euro.
Brewin Dolphin total funds rise in first quarter
Wealth manager Brewin Dolphin on Thursday reported a first quarter 3. 5% increase in total funds to £41. 5bn, assisted by strong inflows to core services.
Renishaw targets £605m in revenues as H1 profits rise
Engineering firm Renishaw said adjusted first half pre-tax profits rose to £62. 3m from £36. 1m as it targeted full year revenues of £605m.
Europe open: Germany's Dax down as rest of Europe makes bright start
A sell-off on German markets was the only downside to a brighter opening on European markets, but it was enough to send the benchmark Stoxx lower on Thursday.
Dechra buys 2 Netherlands pharma firms for €340m
Veterinary pharma company Dechra said it was buying Netherlands-based AST Farma and Le Vet for €340m.
Senior wins $40m Airbus contract
Hi tech manufacturer Senior said it had won a new $40m contract with Airbus to provide medium-to-complex machine details and sub-assemblies.
St James's Place says FY net inflows rise 40% on higher demand
Wealth manager St. James's Place said full year net inflows rose 40% to £9. 5bn as funds under management increased 20% to £90. 7bn.
Anglo American Q4 diamond ouput up, copper flat
Mining giant Anglo American said fourth quarter diamond production at its De Beers unit increased by 5% supported by stronger trading conditions, although copper production was flat.