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FTSE 250 movers: Essentra slumps; John Laing rises
London’s FTSE 250 was down 1% at 17,563. 93 in afternoon trade on Friday.
FTSE 100 movers: Travel stocks hit; Smurfit gains
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 5% at 6,017. 26 in afternoon trade on Friday amid worries about rising coronavirus cases and the imposition of further restrictions.
Ryanair to cut October capacity by 20% as Covid restrictions dent bookings
Ryanair said on Friday that it will cut its October capacity by another 20% as Covid-related travel restrictions continue to dent bookings, and warned that further cuts to the winter schedule are likely.
London midday: Travel stocks pace decline amid Covid concerns
London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Friday amid concerns about rising coronavirus cases and the introduction of further restrictions, as investors digested the latest UK retail sales data.
LSE in exclusive talks with Euronext over Borsa Italiana sale
London Stocks Exchange confirmed on Friday that it has entered into exclusive discussions with Euronext over the sale of Borsa Italiana, as it looks to get regulatory approval for its acquisition of data provider Refinitiv.
Games Workshop appoints Elaine O’Donnell as chair
Miniature wargames manufacturer Games Workshop has appointed Elaine O’Donnell as non-executive chair with effect from 1 January 2021.
London open: Stocks fall on Covid worries; retail sales grow again
London stocks fell in early trade on Friday amid concerns about rising coronavirus cases and the impact of further restrictions, as investors digested the latest UK retail sales data.
Essentra raises £100m to fund acquisition of US packaging group
Essentra has raised £100m in a placing and subscription to help fund the acquisition of US packaging business 3C!.
UK retail sales grow again in August as recovery continues
UK retail sales grew for the fourth month in a row in August as the post-lockdown recovery continues, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics on Friday.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors digest retail sales
London stocks were set for a muted open on Friday as investors digested the latest UK retail sales data.
Friday newspaper round-up: Flutter Entertainment, jobs, Arm Holdings
The value of the Queen’s land and property has been written down by more than £500m following a steep fall in rental receipts from shops. The Crown Estate encompasses London’s Regent Street and St James’s as well as malls and retail parks around the country, alongside the rights to seabeds around the British Isles. However, the coronavirus pandemic has forced it to consider the value of its holdings as retailers and office tenants struggle to make rental payments.