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Imperial Brands says full-year growth on track
Cigarette maker Imperial Brands said full-year sales were likely to be stronger than it expected, but that tobacco sales had fallen in the first half and profits would be held back by increased investment in 'next generation' products.
Bellway's interim profit rises amid strong demand
Housebuilder Bellway reported a rise in interim revenue and profit on Wednesday as it hiked its dividend as demand was propped up by the government's Help to Buy scheme and affordable mortgage finance.
London open: Stocks edge up as sterling dips ahead of indicative votes
London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street as sterling slipped ahead of the indicative votes due to take place in Westminster later in the day.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Brexit, Help to Buy, Thomas Cook, fracking
The EU has pencilled in April Fools’ Day 2020 as a leading option for Britain’s first day outside the bloc, should the UK government ask Brussels for a lengthy extension of article 50 in three weeks’ time, it can be revealed. The date was to be offered at the leaders’ summit last week if Theresa May had followed through on her promise to request a short extension in the event of passing her Brexit deal, and a longer one should it be rejected again by the House of Commons.
Hilton Food profits and revenue rise as Seachill provides a boost
FTSE 250 food packing business Hilton Food posted a jump in full-year profit and revenue on Wednesday as volumes were boosted by the integration of Seachill and the new shellfish business.
Goals Soccer Centres blows whistle over accounting errors
Five-a-side football operator Goals Soccer Centres has suspended trading of its shares on AIM following the discovery of a series of accounting errors.
AstraZeneca's Forxiga approved in Japan for type-1 diabetes
AstraZeneca announced on Wednesday that the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has approved Forxiga (dapagliflozin) as an oral adjunct treatment to insulin for adults with type-1 diabetes.
Vodafone enters strategic consultancy agreement with Movicel Angola
Vodafone announced a strategic consultancy agreement with Movicel Angola on Wednesday, as part of its ‘Partner Markets’ programme in Africa.
Mike Ashley lays out Debenhams takeover demands, Vodafone partners with Movicel Angola
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 16 points higher on Wednesday, having closed up 0. 26% on Tuesday at 7,196. 29.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as sterling slips ahead of indicative votes
London stocks were set for a positive open on Wednesday as sterling slipped ahead of the indicative votes due to take place in Westminster later in the day.