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Gateley demonstrates 'considerable resilience' in H1
Legal and professional services group Gateley said on Friday that it had demonstrated "considerable resilience" during the first half of the trading year.
Cairn Energy announces Nicoletta Giadrossi as new chair
Cairn Energy announced on Friday that non-executive director Nicoletta Giadrossi would be appointed chair of the company, with effect from 1 January.
Quadrise Fuels' Ecuadorian operations stalled, builds 'positive momentum'
Oil technology group Quadrise Fuels said on Friday that it had continued to build "positive momentum" and demonstrate "significant progress" in several key areas despite the impact of Covid-19 on business development and project activities.
London open: Stocks decline as investors mull post-lockdown tiers
London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the economic impact of coronavirus restrictions following news on England's post-lockdown tiers.
LoopUp warns of FY earnings, revenues 'moderately below' market expectations
Cloud platform operator LoopUp Group said on Friday that full-year revenues and earnings would be "moderately below" current market expectations, principally due to the "societal and economic effects" of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tungsten lowers guidance amid 'challenging market conditions'
Software solutions provider Tungsten warned on Friday that it had experienced "challenging market conditions" during the second quarter of its trading year, leading it to "materially lower" guidance.
Daily Mirror owner Reach says FY performance exceeds market expectations
Magazine and newspaper publisher Reach said on Friday that its full-year performance has exceeded market expectations amid strong digital growth.
Wetherspoon says 366 pubs will be shut under new Covid rules
Pub chain Wetherspoon said half of its pubs would remain closed under the UK government's tiered system when the national lockdown ends on December 2.
Capita in talks to sell education software unit, Cairn Energy reveals new chair
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open seven points lower on Friday, having closed down 0. 44% on Thursday at 6,362. 93.
London pre-open: Stocks to drift lower in quiet trade again
London stocks were set to drift lower at the open on Friday on what is expected to be another quiet day, with many traders in the US still away from their desks after the Thanksgiving holiday.
Friday newspaper round-up: Black Friday, tech regulator, pensions, Royal Mail
Black Friday is expected to smash online sales records this year as struggling retailers slash prices in a desperate attempt to drum up trade after a lost November on the high street. The discount day has become the biggest shopping event of the year but the stakes are far higher this time round as coronavirus restrictions mean some retailers have shops closed in three of the four home nations. - Guardian.
Capita confirms in talks with Montagu on education unit sale
British outsourcing group Capita on Friday said it was in exclusive talks with private equity firm Montagu over the potential sale of its Education Software Solutions unit.