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Accesso appoints new boss as costs sting from failed acquisition
Leisure and theme park technology provider Accesso made "good progress" last year and, while underlying growth should be "broadly in line" with market expectations, one-off costs will spoil its full-year results.
Crimson Tide rises after double rail contract win
Crimson Tide jumped on Thursday after signing new contracts of a value amounting to almost £0. 25m with Northern Rail and Arriva UK Trains subsidiary Chiltern Railways.
Gattaca net fee income drops following office shutdowns
Engineering and technology sector recruitment business Gattaca saw continuing net fee income move ahead slightly in the six months ended 31 January.
Labour MPs furious at Corbyn's Brexit offer to May
A row broke out within Labour ranks on Thursday after Jeremy Corbyn listed five demands for Brexit in return for his party's support on the withdrawal agreement.
EC slashes European growth forecasts
The European Commission has cut its forecasts for economic growth across the continent's major economies, even before taking into account the potential for further drags from Brexit and a China slowdown.
Bellway achieves 'record' sales amid Brexit uncertainty
Bellway Homes on Thursday reported record interim sales and an increase in house completions, expressing optimism despite remaining "cautious" on Brexit.
House price growth eases in January - Halifax
Annual house price growth in the UK eased in January, according to the latest data from lender Halifax.
NAB crisis deepens as CEO, chairman go after commission criticism
The crisis at National Australia Bank deepened on Thursday as chairman Ken Henry and chief executive Andrew Thorburn both resigned after withering criticism from the banking royal commission.
Thomas Cook says it could sell airline business as losses widen
Travel operator Thomas Cook said on Thursday that it could put its airline up for sale, as it posted a 1% rise in first-quarter like-for-like revenue but a deterioration in margins and a widening of its losses.
Qantas cancels Airbus A380 superjumbo order
Qantas Airways has cancelled a large A380 superjumbo deal with Airbus leaving an uncertain future for the out-sized aircraft.
Cranswick plucks at margins amid poultry investment, tough market
Meat packer Cranswick tumbled as it said revenue edged down over the festive period and operating margin was likely to decline.
Beazley profit more than halves but still beats expectations
Beazley posted a 55% slump in full-year pre-tax profit on Thursday as natural catastrophes and a drop in investment returns took their toll.
Thirsty Brits at Xmas provide cheer for EI Group
Thirsty Britons celebrating Christmas helped boost income at Britain's largest pub operator EI Group as the company said it was on track to deliver plans for the full year.
Superdry blames the weather, product mix as sales drop
Fashion brand Superdry - which issued a profit warning in October - posted a drop in third-quarter revenue on Thursday amid weak store sales as it pinned the blame on unseasonably warm weather and product mix.
FDM taps David Lister to take over from long-standing chairman
Professional services outfit FDM Group has elevated non-executive director David Lister to the role of chairman from early next month.
Ofgem hikes energy price cap due to cost increases
Just over a month after the energy price cap was introduced, it will be hiked on 1 April due to increasing wholesale costs, the energy watchdog said.
Ixico appoints Grant Nash as next CFO
Data analytics firm Ixico has appointed UK Biobank finance director Grant Nash as its new chief financial officer.
London open: Stocks edge lower ahead of BoE announcement; TUI tumbles
London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
Tui tanks as it cuts earnings outlook
Tui shares tanked on Thursday after the tour operator cut its earnings outlook due to warm weather and the weak pound.
Smith & Nephew eyes more M&A after strong finish to year
Smith & Nephew launched five new strategic "imperatives" for the medium-term, including a greater focus on dealmaking, after the orthopaedic and wound-care specialist enjoyed a solid finish to 2018.