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Facebook launches dating service in Europe after nine-month delay
Facebook finally launched its dating service in Europe following a delay of over nine months over privacy concerns.
Coronavirus crisis widens inequality gap, reveals FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority revealed on Thursday that 12m UK adults are struggling to pay bills during the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic and that the financial inequality divide is widening.
Gaming Realms launches Slingo content with Flutter's Paddy Power Betfair
Mobile-focussed gambling operator Gaming Realms has launched its ‘Slingo Originals’ content with Flutter Entertainment division Paddy Power Betfair, it announced on Thursday.
US intelligence agencies accuse Iran, Russia of meddling in 2020 election
US Director of National Intelligence John Ratfcliff accused Russia and Iran late on Wednesday of trying to interfere with the 2020 US presidential election.
Alumasc posts strong start to new financial year
Alumasc said on Thursday that it has started the new financial year “strongly” with record profits in the first quarter.
Sunak expands Covid job support scheme measures as cases rise
The UK government on Thursday unveiled an expansion of its furlough replacement scheme with the Treasury paying a greater share of workers’ wages to protect companies struggling under new regional Covid-19 restrictions.
Crossword Cybersecurity gets on government cloud framework
Technology commercialisation company Crossword Cybersecurity has been accepted onto the UK government’s ‘G-Cloud’ framework, version 12, it announced on Thursday.
Cineworld brings in consultants as it stares up $8bn debt pile
Ailing cinema operator Cineworld has brought in advisers AlixPartners as it looks to restructure its debt, it was reported on Thursday.
Manufacturing slump eases in October - CBI
The decline in UK manufacturing slowed over the last three months, an industry survey showed on Thursday, as lockdown measures eased and demand picked up.
US pre-open: Futures slide as election tampering and stimulus talks take centre stage
Wall Street futures had stocks opening lower ahead of the bell on Thursday as the upcoming US election and stimulus talks were firmly in focus.
Renishaw Q1 profit rises on reduced costs
Renishaw posted a rise in first-quarter profit on Thursday despite a decline in revenue, thanks to reduced operating costs and the job retention grant.
Europe midday: Shares flat as investors look for direction
European shares were flat at lunchtime on Thursday, as investors looked for direction while US futures indicated a slightly weaker opening on Wall Street.
Petropavolvsk interim CEO under investigation by Moscow authorities
Russian gold producer Petropavlovsk revealed on Thursday that interim chief executive Maksim Meshcheryakov was under investigation by Moscow authorities.
London midday: Stocks pare losses as pound dips; Sunak in focus
London stocks had pared losses by midday on Thursday as sterling dipped, but the tone remained downbeat overall amid ongoing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic and as hopes of further US stimulus before the election faded.
BoE's Haldane pulls back on negative interest rates
The Bank of England is not poised to deploy negative interest rates, its chief economist insisted on Thursday.
Viagogo Stubhub takeover blocked by UK watchdog
Britain’s competition watchdog has provisionally blocked the $4bn takeover of ticket resale website StubHub by its controversial rival Viagogo.
Gear4music H1 sales grow amid Covid-19 lockdowns
Musical instruments retailer Gear4music posted a marked increase in first-half sales amid the Covid-19 pandemic on Thursday.
Pendragon shares power ahead after bumper third quarter
Car dealership Pendragon revealed it had motored back into the black on Thursday, after a bumper third quarter saw it recoup almost all its lockdown losses.
Metal Tiger agrees extension to proposed Kalahari deal
Natural resources investor Metal Tiger announced on Thursday that it has agreed to amend the heads of agreement, under which Cobre would acquire up to 51% of Kalahari Metals.
Shearwater delivers 'resilient' H1 performance
Software company Shearwater said on Thursday that it had delivered a "resilient performance" in the six months ended 30 September.