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Saga sees strong travel demand on vaccine success
Saga said demand at its travel business was strong as the over-50s insurance and travel company reported an 84% drop in annual profit.
Cyanconnode FY revenues more than double
Radiofrequency networks developer Cyanconnode said on Wednesday that revenues for the year ended 31 March were more than double the £2. 5m seen in the 15-months ended March 2020.
Urban Logistics REIT acquires warehouses in Warrington and Edinburgh
Property investment company Urban Logistics REIT has acquired two assets for a total consideration of £21. 7m and a 6. 14% net initial yield.
Impax NAV rises in 2020 after second-half rebound
Impax Environmental Markets' value per share rose in 2020 as increased interest in environmental markets in the second half reversed an earlier slump in share prices.
Joules names Caroline York as next CFO
British clothing company Joules named Caroline York as its new chief financial officer on Wednesday.
Diamond sales at Anglo’s De Beers fall in third cycle
Anglo American said on Wednesday that the value of rough diamond sales at its De Beers unit fell in the third cycle of the year, in line with expectations.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of services PMI
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors eye the latest reading on the UK services sector.
Croda buys French fragrance firm Parfex, Hilton Food Group posts solid growth
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 26 points higher on Wednesday, having closed up 1. 28% on Tuesday at 6,823. 55.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Gambling firms, hospitality sector, M&G
Gambling firms have profited during the pandemic but are leaving the NHS to “pick up the pieces” of addiction and should be hit with a compulsory levy to fund treatment, the head of mental health in England has said. Claire Murdoch – national mental health director for NHS England – denounced the voluntary system that lets the industry dictate how much it contributes to helping addicts. - Guardian.
Croda buys French fragrance business for €45m
UK chemicals firm Croda International said it had bought French fine fragrance business Parfex for €45m.