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OptiBiotix partner gets approval to make SlimBiome in India
OptiBiotix Health announced on Thursday that it has received a licence from the Food Standards and Safety Authority India (FSSAI) for its weight management product ‘SlimBiome’ to be manufactured in the country.
Irish Continental sells 'Oscar Wilde' ferry for profit on disposal
Irish Continental Group has entered into a bareboat hire purchase agreement for the sale of the cruise ferry ‘Oscar Wilde’ to MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, it announced on Thursday.
May gets 6 month Brexit delay as EU says 'don't waste this time'
The UK was given a Brexit delay of six months to October 31, after a marathon emergency meeting of EU leaders in Brussels overnight.
Good weather helps Camellia's annual profits shine
Camellia reported on Thursday that its annual profits and revenues increased following an improved performance from its agricultural division as good weather benefited crop growth.
Vast Resources awaiting term sheets for Baita Plai financing
Mining outfit Vast Resources said it is now waiting for term sheets from two financial institutions for loan finance to bring its Baita Plai project into production, alongside progress in its discussions to bring on board a cornerstone equity investor.
Europe open: Investors undecided after 'slightly hawkish' Fed, 'awkward' Brexit extension
Stocks on the Continent started the session mostly lower with some traders citing the release of what they labelled a slightly hawkish set of US central bank policy meeting minutes overnight and an "awkward" extension to Article 50 as the chief factors that were weighing on sentiment.
FRC launches probe into Grant Thornton's audits of Interserve
The Financial Reporting Council has launched an investigation into Grant Thornton's audit of outsourcer Interserve's financial statements.
National Grid guides towards full-year underlying EPS in-line with expectations
National Grid guided towards full-year underlying earnings per share in-line with its expectations ahead of its financial year close.
Online sales boost Quiz revenues
Fast-fashion brand Quiz reported a 12% increase in full-year revenue on Thursday as it said it will continue to "work productively" with Debenhams.
Intu Properties appoints Barbara Giddes as interim CFO
Shopping centre owner Intu Properties has appointed director of finance Barbara Gibbes as its interim chief financial officer with effect from 29 April.
CyanConnode revenues set to 'significantly exceed' prior year tally
Radiofrequency networks specialist CyanConnode expects its full-year revenues to "significantly exceed" their prior year mark.
Trackwise swings to profit as IHT revenues soar
Trackwise Designs' shares climbed on Thursday as the business swung to an annual profit following revenue growth, driven by the success of its Improved Harness Technology (IHT).
WH Smith revenues boosted by travel segment
WH Smith posted a jump in interim revenue on Thursday thanks to a strong performance from its travel division, but profit was dented by costs related to the acquisition of US airport retailer InMotion.
Scapa delivers record profits as revenues top £300m
Adhesives manufacturer Scapa reached a milestone of more than £300m in revenue and delivered record profits in its last trading year.
Ten Lifestyle appoints Alan Donald as CFO
Lifestyle and travel platform Ten Lifestyle Group named former Thomas Cook finance director Alan Donald as its next chief financial officer on Thursday.
Brexit concerns continue to weigh on Britain's housing market
The average level of stock on estate agents' books plumbed a close to record low in March, yet prices continued to decline modestly even as new inquiries fell for an eighth consecutive month on the back of mounting concerns around Brexit, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
London open: Stocks drop as pound steady after Brexit extension
London stocks fell at the open on Thursday as investors digested news of a Brexit extension to the end of October.
China inflation jumps in March, but only as expected
Chinese consumer prices picked up in March as food inflation bounced back following a big Lunar New Year induced slowdown during the previous month.
IP Group cheers progress with Diurnal's Chronocort treatment
Intellectual property-based business investor and developer IP Group reported on Thursday that its portfolio company Diurnal Group had received formal scientific advice from the European Medicines Agency confirming the current clinical and regulatory path for ‘Chronocort’ as a treatment for adults with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).
Syncona confirms merger of its Gyroscope and Orbit businesses
Healthcare investment company Syncona announced the merger of its companies Gyroscope Therapeutics - an ophthalmology company developing genetically defined therapies for retinal diseases - and specialist subretinal therapeutic medical device company Orbit Biomedical on Thursday.