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FTSE 250 movers: Travel stocks rally; Indivior in the red
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 5% at 21,041. 20 in afternoon trade on Friday.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners rally; dollar-earners drop
London’s FTSE was up 0. 3% at 6,636. 74 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Kingspan outlines reforms after Grenfell disaster
Kingspan, the Irish building materials group whose insulation materials were used as part of the cladding on Grenfell Tower, outlined changes to its Insulation Boards business practices as it reported an uptick in full-year trading profit.
London midday: Stocks steady as investors weigh up PMIs, retail sales
London stocks were steady by midday on Friday as investors weighed up disappointing retail sales data against more encouraging business activity figures.
UK business activity stabilises in February
Business activity in the UK stabilised in February following a collapse at the start of the year, according to a flash reading released on Friday.
Sterling breaches $1.40 amid vaccine optimism, despite weak retail sales
Sterling breached the $1. 40 level on Friday for the first time since April 2018, despite the release of disappointing UK retail sales data, with analysts pointing to optimism over the vaccine rollout.
Idox confirms takeover talks with Dye & Durham
Idox shares surged on Friday after the management software provider said it is in talks with Dye & Durham about a possible acquisition.
London open: Stocks nudge lower as retail sales disappoint
London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Friday as investors mulled disappointing retail sales data, and full-year results from NatWest.
Assura buys primary care developer Apollo for undisclosed sum
Assura has bought primary care developer Apollo for an undisclosed sum.
Carlyle says it won't make firm offer for Signature Aviation
Private equity firm Carlyle has decided not to make a firm offer for aviation services company Signature Aviation.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge lower after retail sales, ahead of PMIs
London stocks were set for a slightly weaker open on Friday as investors mulled the latest retail sales data and results from NatWest.
Friday newspaper round-up: employment reforms, Arcadia, Woodford
The government has been accused of dragging its heels on promised reforms to zero-hours contracts and the gig economy as legislation to protect workers faces serious delays. New legislation intended to bolster protections for Britain’s most vulnerable workers will not be ready until the end of the year at the earliest, raising fresh questions about the government’s promise to protect workers’ rights after Brexit. - Guardian.