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FTSE 250 movers: OSB surges, Currys down on Nordic woes
FTSE 250: 18,716. 25, +0. 49% at 1400 GMT.
UK faces higher taxes, lower living standards after Budget, say think tanks
Britons face a decade of lower living standards and poorer public services while paying higher taxes, leading think tanks warned on Thursday after the government’s spring Budget.
Europe midday: Credit Swiss loan stems rout as investors eye ECB
Early enthusiasm over a $54m bailout loan for Credit Suisse from the Swiss central bank faltered slightly by midday as investors waited for the European Central Bank's latest move on interest rates.
John Lewis warns on jobs as staff lose bonus, profits slump
UK retailer John Lewis on Thursday warned it may have to cut jobs as it slumped to a full-year loss and told staff it will not hand out a bonus for only the second time since 1953.
Helios FY operating profit hits record
Helios Towers reported a rise in annual operating profit increased driven by adjusted core earnings growth, partially offset by higher depreciation due to the increase in acquired and organic sites.
Europe open: Shares rally as Credit Suisse accepts $54bn bailout
Banks were back in favour on European markets at the open on Thursday as troubled Credit Suisse accepted a massive $54bn bailout from the Swiss central bank.
Currys replaces Nordics CEO, sees FY profit at lower end of guidance
Electricals retailer Currys has replaced the chief executive of its troubled Nordics division and warned that group profits will be at the lower end of expectations.
Deliveroo sees profit growth in 2023
Meal delivery firm Deliveroo on Wednesday said it was set to lift earnings this year and announced a £50m share buyback after an improved second half of 2022.
Centamin FY shines on higher production, holds guidance
Gold miner Centamin said full-year profits rose 11% to $171m driven by a strong rise in production.
Savills sees tough H1 as 2022 profits fall 16%
Real estate agent Savills said it expected a tough first half of the current year as it reported a fall in annual profits.