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Labour NEC meets amid split on second Brexit vote
The Labour party's National Executive Committee was meeting on Tuesday amid a split among members on whether to endorse a public vote on Brexit in its European election manifesto.
Hochschild reiterates FY guidance after strong Q1
Strong contributions from Hochschild Mining's Inmaculada and Pallancata mines boosted first quarter output and left the company on track to meet full-year targets, it said on Tuesday.
Weir reiterates FY revenue, profit guidance as Q1 orders rise 18%
Engineer Weir Group reiterated full year revenue and profit guidance as first quarter orders rose on the back of its Esco acquisition which offset a weaker performance in oil and gas operations.
Glencore cuts FY copper production guidance
Mining conglomerate Glencore cut its full year copper production guidance as first quarter output fell 7% due to several factors, including flooding in Australia and safety-related stoppages and smelter outages in Zambia.
Evraz Q1 crude steel output up 12.4%
Steelmaker and miner Evraz said first quarter consolidated crude steel output climbed by 12. 4% quarter on quarter to 3. 5m tonnes, mainly as a result of higher pig iron production following the completion of capital repairs at a blast furnace at the end of 2018.
UK Cabinet ministers ordered to comply with Huawei leak probe
UK Cabinet ministers have been ordered to co-operate with an inquiry into a leak from a National Security Council (NSC) meeting on Tuesday that discussed Chinese telecoms firm Huawei.
Hastings suggest better FY loss ratio as Q1 net income slips
Insurance company Hastings said its loss ratio could move towards the higher end of its target range as first quarter revenue slipped 1% on lower premium and reinsurance income.
AJ Bell sees first half slightly ahead of expectations
Investment platform company AJ Bell said it expected interim results to be slightly ahead of expectations as total assets under administration (AUA) rose 8% to £47. 7bn in the second quarter.
May survives attempt to change no-confidence rules
UK Prime Minister Theresa May escaped another attempt to unseat her after Conservative powerbrokers voted against a change in party rules that would have opened the door to a fresh challenge to her leadership.
Kaz Minerals on track to meet FY guidance
Kaz Minerals on Thursday said it was on track to meet annual production guidance as first quarter copper production rose 4% to 70,000 tonnes year on year.
Tullow lowers guidance after issues at Ghana ops
Tullow Oil on Thursday downgraded 2019 output guidance to 90,000-98,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) after issues at its Ghana operations.
Anglo American Q1 outrput falls 6%
FTSE 100 miner Anglo American reported a 6% fall in first quarter output after production issues at the Venetia diamond mine and Kumba iron ore and platinum group metals.
Acacia profits fall after lower Q1 production
Africa-focused Acacia Mining said first quarter gold production fell 13% year on year to 104,899 ounces, but still expected to meet full year guidance of of 500,000 to 550,000 ounces.
L&G agrees first Canadian pension risk transfer deal
Legal & General on Wednesday said it had entered its first Canadian pension risk transfer (PRT) deal worth more than CAD 200m (£114m).
Centamin Q1 gold production exceeds forecasts; reiterates FY guidance
Centamin said first quarter production at its Sukari gold mine in Egypt exceeded expectations as it reiterated full year targets.
Govt to resume Brexit talks with Labour as Tories look to topple May
The government and opposition Labour Party were set to resume Brexit talks on Tuesday as MPs returned from the Easter break.
TfL commissioner should consider role after Crossrail delays, says report
Transport for London’s commissioner Mike Brown should “reflect on whether he is fit to fulfill his role” after delays to the £17bn Crossrail project, according to a London City Hall report released on Tuesday.
British Land sells 12 Sainsbury JV superstores for £429m
British Land said it was selling 12 superstores from its joint venture with Sainsbury's for £429m to Realty Income Corp, representing a net initial yield of 5% as the company rebalanced its portfolio.
BTG reports full year product sales ahead of guidance
International healthcare company BTG on Thursday said full year product sales were at the upper end of expectations, with pharmaceuticals delivering double-digit growth, ahead of guidance.
Aveva reports FY double digit revenue growth after strong Q4
Industrial software maker Aveva reported low double-digit revenue growth for the full year as the final quarter continued the positive performance seen in the first nine months of the year.