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UK government funding fossil fuels abroad
Environment committee finds UK MPs are sabotaging its fight against carbon emissions by selling billions of pounds overseas to fund power plants that burn fossil fuels.
US close: Stocks extend rally as Trump abandons Mexican import tariffs
Wall Street stocks extended their recent rally into a fifth day on Monday amid positive news coming from Washington regarding border control negotiations with Mexican officials.
Tuesday preview: April employment report, Bellway in focus
The market spotlight on Tuesday will fall firmly on the April employment report, with investors keen to ascertain how hiring fared around the original date for Brexit towards the end of March.
Europe close: Stocks edge higher after US-Mexico trade spat averted
Stock markets across the Continent finished the Monday session slightly higher, with investors breathing a sigh of relief after the US and Mexico reached a deal to avoid another trade spat, although the latest headlines around the US-China trade war were somewhat mixed.
Trump threatens China with more tariffs if Xi refuses meeting at G20
US President Donald Trump threatened China with a further hike in tariffs if President Xi Jinping refused to meet with him at the upcoming G20 summit in Japan.
London close: Shares gain on Mexico tariff reprieve
London stocks started the week on the front foot amid easing trade tensions, while the pound was under pressure after disappointing UK growth figures.
Broker tips: Vesuvius, Go-Ahead
Analysts at RBC Capital Markets upgraded engineered ceramics company Vesuvius from 'outperform' to 'top pick' on Monday, citing the upside to be had following recent weakness, supported by the company's self-help measures.
FTSE 250 movers: Just Group climbs, Woodford slips
London's FTSE 250 was 0. 28% higher at 19,285. 39 in afternoon trading on Monday, as Just Group led the index higher.
Liberum upgrades Go-Ahead earnings ahead of 'improved chance' for franchise win
Analysts at Liberum hiked their target price for shares of Go-Ahead Group from 1,930p to 2,000p, raising their 2019-20 earnings estimates in tandem on the back of an encouraging update on trading from the business' London and International bus division while expressing confidence that the company would likely retain its Southeastern Rail franchise.
Director dealings: Sirius Real Estate CEO lowers stake
Sirius Real Estate revealed on Monday that chief executive Andrew Coombs had disposed of 990,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed outfit.
RBC raises Vesuvius to 'top pick' following recent share price weakness
Analysts at RBC Capital Markets upgraded engineered ceramics company Vesuvius from 'outperform' to 'top pick' on Monday, citing the upside to be had following recent weakness, supported by the company's self-help measures.
US open: Wall Street trading begins on a solid note as Trump abandons Mexican tariff plans
Wall Street stocks extended their recent rally into a fifth day on Monday amid positive news coming from Washington regarding border control negotiations with Mexican officials.
FTSE 100 movers: Ocado rallies; Ferguson drops after results
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 6% at 7,378. 32 on Monday afternoon amid easing trade tensions, with the pound lower after the release of weak UK GDP figures.
UK and South Korea reach preliminary post-Brexit trade deal
The UK and South Korea have reached a preliminary post-Brexit trade agreement, marking the first major deal struck with an Asia nation since the 2016 referendum.
Ideagen acquires British SaaS firm Redland Solutions
Risk management software supplier Ideagen snapped up Worcestershire-based software-as-a-service business Redland Solutions on Monday for a total gross consideration of £17. 5m in cash.
Accrol performs 'well' following restructuring
Tissue maker Accrol Group told investors on Monday that it had "performed well" and in line with its turnaround objectives following the conclusion of its restructuring programme.
Redx Pharma narrows losses as RXC004 trials recommence
Drug discovery and development company Redx Pharma published its interim results on Monday, revealing it had narrowed first-half losses as it progresses on cancer and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis drugs development.
Salesforce to snap up Tableau for $15.7bn
Salesforce on Monday entered an agreement to acquire Tableau Software in an all-stock transaction worth approximately $15. 7bn, based on the trailing 3-day volume weighted average price of Salesforce's shares as of June 7, 2019.
Avanti Communications launches higher after swinging to profit
Avanti Communications surged on Monday after swinging to an annual profit as it restructured its debt pile and as the company's order book more than doubled on the back of major contract wins.