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Avation enters agreements over Virgin Australia aircraft
Aircraft leasing company Avation said it had struck a deal on five aircraft that were on lease to Virgin Australia, which entered administration on 21 April.
London close: Stocks finish higher after retail sales surprise
London stocks closed well above the waterline on Friday, as investors digested better-than-expected retail sales figures.
Travel corridors possible with Portugal, other European countries
The government has plans to relax travel quarantines for some destinations in July, it was revealed on Friday, meaning summer holidays abroad could be back on the cards.
Staffline shares sink as board addresses Thursday peak
Recruitment and training company Staffline responded to a spike in its share price on Friday, reporting that it was not aware of any reason for the price movement.
Catenae reports success in Cov-ID app pilot
Digital media and technology company Catenae Innovation announced on Friday that its occupational health and wellness partner Newcastle Premier Health (NPH) has completed the proof of concept pilot trial of its ‘Cov-ID’ app.
Woodbois reaches deal with major bondholder
Timber supplier Woodbois on Friday said it had reached a deal in principle with its major bondholder to restructure its balance sheet and convert debt to equity.
Bezant agrees purchase of Hope project, raises £0.35m
Copper-gold exploration and development company Bezant Resources announced the conditional acquisition of Virgo Resources and its interests in the Hope Copper-Gold Project in Namibia on Friday, as well as a £0. 35m fundraising.
Trifast raising up to £16m as it works through Covid crisis
Industrial fastenings manufacturer Trifast updated the market on its response to Covid-19 on Friday, and announced its intention to conduct a non-pre-emptive placing of new ordinary shares to raise up to £15m, and a broker option to raise up to £1m.
Kropz extends open offer deadline 'for the final time'
Kropz announced on Friday that it will extend “for the final time” the latest time and date for receipt of completed application forms and payment under its open offer, or settlement of relevant CREST instructions to 1100 BST on 26 June, from a previous deadline of 1100 BST on Friday.
Asia report: Most markets rise, Australian retail sales surge
Markets in Asia were mostly higher on Friday, as investors kept a watchful eye on Covid-19 developments, and reports from Beijing suggested the recent resurgence of the coronavirus was under control in the Chinese capital.
Ncondezi Energy pushes time frames for coal power project
Ncondezi Energy updated the market on developments at its integrated Ncondezi 300MW coal-fired power project and coal mine in Tete, Mozambique on Friday, following the formal submission of an updated power tariff on 31 March.
KEFI Minerals upbeat on progress at Tulu Kapi
Gold exploration and development company KEFI Minerals updated the market on progress at its Tulu Kapi Gold Project on Friday, reporting that development had continued as planned despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
Synthomer prices €520m in senior notes
Synthomer has completed the pricing of €520m (£468. 44m) in senior notes due 2025, it announced on Friday.
Wood Group flags fall in earnings, Rio Tinto to review destruction of heritage site
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 43 points higher on Friday, having closed down 0. 47% at 6,224. 07 on Thursday.