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Volga Gas receives several proposals amid formal sale process
Russia-focussed oil and gas exploration and production company Volga Gas updated the market on its formal sale process on Friday, reporting that a number of non-binding proposals had been received.
Redcentric censured by FCA; 'encouraged' by YTD trading
IT managed services provider Redcentric was on Friday censured by the Financial Conduct Authority for market abuse between November 2015 and November 2016.
John Menzies CEO Wilson to step down
Aviation services business John Menzies said on Friday that chief executive officer Giles Wilson is stepping down to take up the role of chief financial officer at Glenfiddich owner William Grant & Sons.
Marston's profit plunges as Covid-19 wipes £40m off sales
Marston's first half profit fell by more than 70% after the Covid-19 lockdown knocked £40m off revenues in March.
Card Factory CEO Karen Hubbard to step down
Card Factory said on Friday that Karen Hubbard will step down at the end of the month after four years as chief executive officer.
Warpaint trading better than expected in 'challenging' conditions
Colour cosmetics company Warpaint London said on Friday that its trading conditions remained “challenging” amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
London open: Stocks in the black as investors mull US stress tests
London equity markets rose on Friday, with travel stocks pacing the gains despite ongoing concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic.
DP Poland sees Domino's sales bounce back from lockdown
DP Poland updated the market on its trading on Friday, saying the year started “broadly in line” with management expectations.
Windar Photonics losses widen in 'challenging' year
Wind turbine sensor company Windar Photonics updated the market on its trading for 2019 on Friday, reporting a fall in revenue for the year to €1. 2m (£1. 08m), from €3. 5m in 2018.
Weir refinances $1.2bn, says mining business resilient
Weir Group said it refinanced almost $1. 2bn of main banking facilities at a slightly higher cost and that its mining markets were resilient during the Covid-19 crisis.
Workspace gets planning consent for Wandsworth redevelopment
Workspace has been given planning consent for the mixed-use redevelopment of two adjacent properties it owns in Wandsworth, South West London.
EasyJet agrees £206m sale, leaseback deal on 6 A320 aircraft
Budget carrier easyJet said it had agreed a sale and leaseback deal for six Airbus A320neo aircraft for $255m (£206m) to Japan’s SMBC Aviation.
First quarter sales jump at Tesco, Aston Martin announces placing
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 42 points higher on Friday, having closed up 0. 38% at 6,147. 14 on Thursday.
London pre-open: Stocks set to rise on positive US cues
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street.
Friday newspaper round-up: Holiday scams, retailer rent, British Airways
Consumers are being warned about a sharp rise in coronavirus-related holiday scams, including a spate of fake caravan and motorhome listings targeting those planning a summer staycation. The warning from UK Finance, the banking industry body, comes three days after the government announced an easing of the lockdown rules in England aimed at helping to get the tourism sector back up and running. - Guardian.