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UK plans to bring forward ban on fossil fuel vehicles to 2030
The UK government is expected to bring forward the ban on fossil fuel vehicles from 2040 to 2030 after MPs urged the Prime Minister to do so and thus aid the rollout of electric cars.
Unilever's Dutch shareholders back proposed unification
Unilever’s Dutch shareholders have voted to end the company’s historic dual-structure in favour of a single entity based in London.
Urban Logistics raising up to £130m to fund its pipeline
Urban Logistics REIT announced a proposed placing to raise around £100m, and a retail open offer and institutional offer to raise up to £30m on Monday, to acquire its identified pipeline of logistics properties.
FinnCap interim revenues surge, profitability improves
Investment bank FinnCap said on Monday that interim revenues had shot up year-on-year.
Illumina to take back control of Grail in $8bn deal
US healthcare firm Illumina is to take full control of blood test specialist Grail in a $8bn cash and stock deal, it was announced on Monday.
Nikola shares plummet after founder and chairman steps down
Nikola shares plummeted further after the company's executive chairman and founder announced that he would be stepping down.
Ixico selected to support Alzheimer's trial
Data analytics company Ixico has been selected by the Global Alzheimer's Platform Foundation (GAP) to support its planned ‘Bio-Hermes’ trial.
Berenberg hikes target price on Keywords Studios
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on video games developer Keywords Studios from 2,250. 0p to 2,510. 0p on Monday, stating the firm now had a "stronger" mid-term growth outlook than before.
AstraZeneca 'under fire' for vaccine safety, NYT says
AstraZeneca disclosed details of its Covid-19 vaccine trials at the weekend to address criticism around pharmaceutical companies' transparency and avoid the risk of engendering skepticism in the public about the safety of any potential vaccines.
London midday: Stocks tank amid lockdown fears
London equity markets had tanked by midday on Monday, with travel, hospitality and leisure stocks all under the cosh as investors mulled the prospect of tougher lockdown restrictions.
US pre-open: Futures slide as tech rout continues, stimulus talks remain in focus
Wall Street futures had stocks opening lower ahead of the bell on Monday as tech stocks struggled again and stimulus negotiations remained in focus.
House prices rise as buyers seek more space - Rightmove
UK house prices saw the highest annual growth in September since 2016 as buyers sought larger properties following the Covid-19 lockdown, according to a survey by property website Rightmove.
Network International says not aware of any reason for share price slump
Payments processor Network International said on Monday that it is not aware of any reason for the slump in its share price.
UK advisers call for action to stem Covid-19
The UK is on track for more than 200 Covid-19 deaths a day by mid-November unless urgent action is taken to stem the spread of the disease, the government's scientific advisers said.
BAE Systems secures £87m contract with US navy
BAE Systems was awarded its fourth consecutive Archerfish mine neutralisers contract with the US Department of Defense, the company announced on Monday.
Firms opt to repay £215m furlough cash - HMRC
UK firms have returned more than £215m of cash claimed under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the government said on Monday.
US to impose sanctions on anyone involved in Iran's weapons programmes
The US government is set to impose sanctions on over two dozen people and entities involved in Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile and arms programmes as early as Monday.
Tekcapital investment Guident files another US patent
Intellectual property investment company Tekcapital announced on Monday that its portfolio company Guident has filed an additional patent for the enhanced remote monitoring and control of autonomous vehicles, delivery drones and robots.
Escape Hunt makes progress at next three sites
Escape room operator Escape Hunt announced progress at its next three UK-owner operated sites in an update on Monday.
Brexit and lockdown hit John Lewis of Hungerford
Kitchen, bedroom and freestanding furniture manufacturer John Lewis of Hungerford reported annual sales of £5. 55m in a trading update on Monday, down from £8. 31m year-on-year, with the year being split into three distinct phases.