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Europe midday: Shares tread water as wary investors eye Brexit talks
European shares were lacklustre at lunch on Wednesday, with news that Britain had approved a Covid-19 vaccine the only bright spot as investors paused to monitor Brexit talks and any moves on US fiscal stimulus.
Bonmarche collapses for second time as Covid batters retailers
Fashion retailer Bonmarche fell into administration on Wednesday, threatening 1,500 jobs and becoming the third High Street casualty in as many days as the Covid-19 pandemic continued to batter the economy.
Europe open: Covid vaccine news fails to give shares a boost
News that Britain had approved a Covid-19 vaccine failed to give European shares a shot in the arm on Wednesday, as investors fretted about the continuing lack of progress in Brexit talks.
GardaWorld lifts G4S offer to 235p a share
GardaWorld on Wednesday lifted its offer for UK outsourcing contractor G4s to 235p a share, valuing the company at £3. 68bn.
UK approves Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine with rollout from next week
Britain has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for use, with doses to be rolled out from early next week.