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Capita appoints two employees to its board
Capita has appointed two employees as directors in a rare example of a company acting on the prime minister's call for workers on boards.
UK Brexit negotiator seeks changes to future EU relations - report
Britain's chief Brexit negotiator was reportedly travelling to Brussels on Tuesday to discuss changes to the political declaration on the UK's future relationship with the EU.
WhatsApp urges users to update following cyber attack
WhatsApp has urged users to update to the latest version of the app after finding that hackers have been able to exploit a vulnerability and install surveillance software through the messaging app.
Sino-US trade spat weighs on German business sentiment
German economic sentiment unexpectedly deteriorated in May as worries about trade relations between the US and China took their toll, according to the latest survey from the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
Eckoh revenues grow at home and abroad
Secure payments provider Eckoh told investors on Tuesday that it had traded in line with expectations throughout its last trading year, reporting revenue growth in both the UK and US divisions.
UK labour market holds steady at historic high
The UK’s historic levels of employment continued to hold steady in the first quarter, with a record number of people in work.
Northgate sees full year in line with guidance
Commercial vehicle hire company Northgate posted a rise in vehicles on hire on Tuesday as it said results for the year should be in line with guidance.
Saga's first purpose-built cruise ship takes to the seas
Over 50's specialist Saga confirmed that its first ever purpose-built cruise ship has begun trials, while also reporting that its new three-year fixed price insurance product has enjoyed "a positive reception".
Rio Tinto boss says miners must respond to pressure for change
Rio Tinto's boss has warned the mining industry needs to adapt or have change forced on it as pressures intensify.
Asian stock markets fall as Trump hardens stance against China
US President Donald Trump defended his decision to raise tariffs on China putting, keeping investors on edge and contributing to losses for Asian stocks on Tuesday.
Euro area industrial output dips in March
Euro area industrial production slipped in March with big falls seen in most of the single currency bloc's largest economies.
Europe open: Stocks bounce as Trump sounds optimistic note on trade talks
Stocks are bouncing back from the previous day's thrashing with investors reacting to the more dovish sounding headlines on Tuesday around the intensifying US-China trade conflict, even as analysts and policymakers tried to gauge the potential downside for stocks from a protracted commercial dispute between the two economic giants.
Premier Foods hit by pension charge; launches new plant-based range
Mr Kipling and Oxo owner Premier Foods said on Tuesday that it swung to a statutory full-year loss as it took a hit from an anti-discrimination ruling on women's pensions.
Greggs sees FY profit and sales 'materially ahead' of previous expectations
FTSE 250 baker Greggs said on Tuesday that sales and underlying profits for 2019 will be "materially higher" than it had expected, helped by strong demand for its vegan sausage rolls.
Renishaw slashes full-year profit and sales forecasts
Renishaw slashed its outlook for full-year profits and sales after the engineer's bottom line fell further into the red amid what the company's management termed an uncertain economic backdrop.
SEQI fund considers share issue to fund investments
Sequoia Economic Infrastructure Income Fund (SEQI) said it was considering raising fresh equity to take advantage of investment opportunities.
Bank of Georgia Q1 profits up on strong economy
First quarter adjusted earnings at Bank of Georgia first-quarter rose 10. 4%, aided by a strong domestic economy and despite termination payments to former executives.
Ideagen trades 'marginally ahead' of market expectations
Information management software supplier Ideagen saw some strong trading during its last trading year, with results expected to be "marginally ahead" of market expectations.
Standard Life Aberdeen assets rise in Q1
Asset manager Standard Life Aberdeen reported an increase in first-quarter assets on Tuesday as it got a boost from Virgin Money.
London open: Stocks rise as Vodafone rallies despite dividend cut, Greggs on a roll
London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as investors continued to mull trade developments between the US and China and eyed the release of key UK jobs data.