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Venture Life Group extends Alliance Pharma manufacturing contract to 2025
Venture Life Group announced on Wednesday that it has extended its manufacturing contract with Alliance Pharma until 2025 and secured business in excess of that currently undertaken for Alliance.
US producer prices fall back in April, but some economists unconvinced
US wholesale prices rose by less-than-expected in April amid an unexpected drop in food prices.
Asia report: Markets fall and oil rises after Trump pulls out of Iran
Markets in Asia were mostly lower on Wednesday, with oil prices climbing after US President Donald Trump confirmed his decision overnight to pull the US out of the Iran nuclear deal.
Europe midday: Gains for Oil&Gas buoy indices
Stocks are trading slightly higher come midday despite a sharp run-up in crude oil futures after the US administration announced its decision overnight to walk out of the Iran nuclear accord.
Gresham wins Clareti contract with global investment bank
Software and services company Gresham Technologies has announced a three-year contract with a minimum value of £1. 2m with a "leading" global investment bank and wealth manager for its Clareti Transaction Control (CTC) to implement regulatory reporting controls across multiple asset classes.
Hitachi receives government loan assurances for controversial nuclear plant
Hitachi has received assurances from the UK government that loans will be provided for the construction of two nuclear reactors in Wales according to Japanese media reports.
AT&T confirms it paid Michael Cohen's firm to cosy up to Trump
US communications giant AT&T confirmed on Tuesday evening that it paid President Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, for "insights into understanding the new administration".
London city hall launches initiative to tackle race inequalities in labour market
London city hall launched a new initiative, the Workforce Integration Network, to tackle the high unemployment levels of black youths in London.
Motif Bio appoints Stephanie Noviello as new vice president
Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Motif Bio has added former Bristol-Myers Squibb clinical lead Stephanie Noviello to its board to take up the vacant role of vice president, reporting directly to chief medical officer David Huang.
GlaxoSmithKline CFO Dingemans to retire in 2019
Simon Dingemans will retire as chief financial officer of GlaxoSmithKline and step down from the board in May 2019, the pharmaceuticals giant said on Wednesday.
Abcam pulls out of pursuit for Horizon Discovery
Abcam has decided not to make a takeover offer for Horizon Discovery after the latter's results a day earlier were accompanied by further protestations about its rival's recent initial approach.
London midday: Energy shares pace the advance as oil rallies
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, with energy shares pacing the advance as Brent crude hit its best levels since 2014 on the back of US President Trump's decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal, with a raft of corporate news also keeping investors busy.
Echo Energy kicks off four well campaign in Argentina
Upstream oil and gas firm Echo Energy announced on Wednesday that it has begun drilling the first exploration well of a back-to-back four well drilling campaign in Argentina.
Caspian restarts Kazakhstan operations after cold weather
Central Asian oil and gas company Caspian Sunrise has made further progress with its deep and shallow wells on the BNG contract area in Kazakhstan after a prolonged period of exceptionally cold weather.
MPs get vote on single market after government's Lords defeat
The British government suffered four more Brexit defeats from the upper house of parliament overnight, including a voted against leaving the European Union’s single market after the divorce date.
MPs announce inquiry into water industry regulation
MPs have launched an inquiry into regulation of the water industry, potentially adding to political pressure on the sector.
Tui on course for full year as cruise boom continues
Anglo-German tour operator Tui cruised to a narrower first-half loss as demand for ocean holidays booms and European trends move away from Spain towards Greece, Turkey and North Africa.
US pre-open: Stocks seen up as oil prices rally after US withdraws from Iran pact
US futures pointed to firmer open on Wall Street on Wednesday, with energy shares set to gain as President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal boosted oil prices.
Vertu Motors FY profit drops amid tougher trading environment
Automotive retailer Vertu Motors posted a drop in full-year pre-tax profit on Wednesday amid a tougher trading environment.
Voters favour Labour economic policies, FT poll finds
Voters support Labour party economic policies including higher taxes for top earners and nationalising key industries, a survey for the Financial Times has found.