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CYBG receives 'unprecedented volumes' of PPI information requests
CYBG, the owner of Clydesdale Bank, Yorkshire Bank and Virgin Money, said on Wednesday that it received "unprecedented volumes" of information requests ahead of the payment protection insurance complaints deadline.
London close: Stocks rise as HK worries recede; sterling gains on Brexit delay hopes
London stocks rose on Wednesday, with Asia-focused Prudential and Standard Chartered lending support as worries about unrest in Hong Kong receded, while sterling rallied amid hopes that a no-deal Brexit can be avoided.
FTSE 100 movers: StanChart and Prudential rally on HK news; Barratt drops
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 4% at 7,300. 34 in afternoon trade on Wednesday as investors digested all the latest Brexit shenanigans.
Mining stocks set for rebound, says Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank revised its ratings on London-listed miners on Wednesday as it said stocks were due a rebound after the summer selloff.
Mirada lands new Spanish customer
Mirada said on Wednesday that it has won a new customer in Spain.
Recession likely as UK services sector slows
Growth in the UK's services sector practically ground to a halt in August as Brexit concerns took their toll, putting the country on course for a recession, according to data released on Wednesday.
Quiz trading conditions remain 'challenging'
Fast-fashion retailer Quiz - which has already issued two profit warnings this year - cautioned on Wednesday that trading remains difficult, with footfall down on last year.
Eurozone retail sales drop as expected in July
Eurozone retail sales fell in line with expectations in July, according to figures released by Eurostat on Wednesday.
London midday: Stocks gain, sterling enjoys relief rally
London stocks were off earlier highs but still in the green by midday on Wednesday, with Prudential and Standard Chartered pacing the gains as worries about unrest in Hong Kong receded, while the pound rallied as MPs prepared to vote on a bill to block a no-deal Brexit.
London open: Stocks and sterling rise ahead of vote on Brexit delay bill
London stocks rose in early trade as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector, while sterling regained some ground as MPs were set to vote on the Brexit delay bill.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher, pound regains some poise
London stocks were poised for a firmer open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest reading on the UK services sector, while sterling regained some poise as MPs were set to debate a bill blocking a no-deal Brexit.
Just Group profits drop, dividend reinstatement deferred
Retirement products specialist Just Group posted a drop in interim profit on Wednesday and said it would not be reinstating its dividend as planned as it pointed to "economic and regulatory challenges".
Eurozone services PMI ticks higher in August
Growth in the eurozone services sector was better than expected in August but still modest, according to data released on Wednesday.
Halfords blames it on the weather as it warns on profit
Halfords warned on profits on Wednesday, pinning the blame on weak consumer confidence and the weather, as it reported a drop in sales.
Dunelm profit rises but retailer strikes cautious note on outlook
Homeware retailer Dunelm defied the high street gloom on Wednesday as it reported a jump in full-year profit and announced a special dividend but struck a cautious note on the outlook amid Brexit-related uncertainty.
Sybil Holdings sells off entire Avast stake
Avast shares fell on Wednesday after Sybil Holdings sold off its entire 12. 4% stake in the cybersecurity company.
Barratt full-year profit rises, RBS makes extra PPI provision
London open The FTSE 100 was called to open 30 points higher at 7,298.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Amazon, Google, Brexit, Rolls-Royce
Amazon has been accused of continuing to underpay corporation tax in the UK despite nearly tripling the payment from a key British division to £14m. Amazon UK Services, the company’s warehouse and logistics operation that employs more than two-thirds of its 27,500-plus UK workforce, said its corporation tax contribution had risen by nearly £10m in the year to December 2018 from the £4. 7m paid in 2017. – Guardian.