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YOLO Leisure reveals growth in income and net assets
Full year results from YOLO Leisure & Technology showed positive investment income as the company plans to raise further funds in the new year.
Europe midday: Equities in the red as Catalan elections dampen cheer
Regional election results in Spain dampened the pre-Christmas cheer for European stocks on Friday, as the Madrid government's move to reduce political uncertainty backfired as secessionist parties won a slim majority.
UK GDP growth of 0.4% in third quarter funded as households reduce savings
UK national growth was confirmed as remaining lacklustre in the third quarter, though a large upward revision in the impact of exports meant the contribution from consumers was smaller than originally thought.
Europe open: Spanish spanner in the works as Catalan election plan backfires
Regional election results in Spain cast a pall over European stocks on Friday, as the Madrid government's move to reduce political uncertainty backfired as secessionist parties won a majority.
Turmoil for Spain as Catalan pro-independence parties win regional majority
Catalan separatist parties have won a narrow but absolute majority in the regional elections, confirming the worst fears of the Madrid central government and European stock markets.
Ladbrokes Coral approves takeover by GVC Holdings of up to £4bn
Britain's largest bookmaker Ladbrokes Coral has agreed to be taken over by smaller online-focused rival GVC Holdings for a sum of £3. 2bn that could rise up to £4bn, creating one of the world's largest listed betting companies.
BHP to top up Samarco fund, GVC and Ladbrokes agree deal
London open The FTSE 100 was being called 17 points lower on Friday, giving up the gains made finishing at 7,603. 9 the previous session.