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Aston Martin to build its electric sports cars in UK from 2025
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings will make its new electric sportscars in Britain from 2025.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains as oil price rises; Travel stocks in favour
European shares maintained gains at midday oil stocks up on reports of an attack on Saudi oil facilities on Sunday, while travel and leisure shares were also in favour.
UK consumer confidence rises as vaccines offer crisis exit
UK consumer sentiment improved to its highest since the Covid-19 pandemic started as households looked beyond the crisis, a survey showed.
UK retail footfall declines for first time in seven weeks - Springboard
Footfall across the UK fell last week for the first in seven weeks, according to data released on Monday by retail analysts Springboard.
Eco Animal Health expects FY revenues to be 'significantly ahead' of expectations
Veterinary pharmaceuticals products manufacturer Eco Animal Health expects group revenues and underlying earnings for the year ending 31 March to be "significantly ahead" of both market expectations and the prior year.
GardaWorld extends G4S offer deadline
Canada’s GardaWorld has extended the deadline for shareholders to accept its £3. 68bn offer for G4S.
Heathrow, TUC call on govt for aviation support package - report
Britain’s Trades Union Congress and Heathrow airport have called for government support to cover costs while travel bans remain in place.
Bailey says BoE needs 'proof' of recovery before tightening policy
The governor of the Bank of England said the BoE would need substantial proof the economy was recovering before considering tightening monetary policy to combat inflation.
Kape shares surge on acquisition of Webselenese
Digital privacy and security company Kape Technologies announced the acquisition of Webselenese for $149. 1m (£107. 74m) on Monday.
Avacta confirms efficacy of test on variant Covid-19 strains
Cancer therapies and diagnostics company Avacta announced on Monday that its ‘AffiDX’ SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen lateral flow test detected the dominant new variants of coronavirus, known as the B117 or 'Kent', variant, and the D614G variant, as well as the original strain.
Asia report: Most markets lower as bond jitters linger
Most markets in Asia closed in negative territory on Monday, even after a stellar session on Wall Street on Friday following a significantly better-than-expected nonfarm payrolls report.
Pearson holds dividend as it plans to target consumers directly
Educational publisher Pearson maintained its dividend as it delivered lower annual profits offset by a rise in online learning, reflecting school closures during the Covid-19 pandemic, and said it would refocus the business towards a direct-to-consumer model.
Shoe Zone swings to full-year loss after Covid closes its stores
Shoe Zone has warned profits are unlikely to return to pre-pandemic levels for the "foreseeable future", after it tumbled into the red.
German industrial production unexpectedly falls in January
German industrial production unexpectedly fell in January, according to figures released on Monday by Destatis.
James Cropper FY trading impacted by Covid-19 pandemic
Materials and paper products group James Cropper said on Monday that the first half of its trading year had been "particularly challenging" due to the significant impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Jersey regulator attacks Woodford comeback plan - report
Neil Woodford's attempted comeback ran into fresh doubts after Jersey's regulator attacked his plan to base his new fund operation in the tax haven.
Arrow signals intent to accept £545m bid proposal
Arrow Global said was it was likely to accept an improved bid proposal from TDR Capital valuing the company at about £545m.
SourceBio secures Covid-19 testing contract with England Rugby squad
Laboratory services and products provider SourceBio will be testing the England Rugby squad for Covid-19 as part of the Six Nations tournament.
Deliveroo founder Shu's shares to have 20 votes
Deliveroo founder Will Shu's shares will have 20 votes each under a contentious dual-share structure for the company's initial public offering.
London open: Stocks edge up as travel & leisure, energy sectors rally
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday, underpinned by strength in the travel & leisure and energy sectors.