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Europa Metals reports initial results from Toral drilling
Europe-focussed lead-zinc and silver developer Europa Metals announced initial assay results from its pre-feasibility study diamond drilling programme at its wholly-owned Toral lead, zinc and silver project on Monday.
Retail footfall surges amid warm weather, half term
Footfall at UK retail destinations surged last week, boosted by warm weather and the half-term holiday, according to research released on Monday by retail analysts Springboard.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as housebuilders rise, miners fall
London equity markets were still a little higher by midday on Monday, with strength in the housebuilding sector helping to offset weak mining stocks after disappointing Chinese data.
Royal Mail to allow clients to choose delivery dates and times
Shares of Royal Mail were trading within striking distance of their all-time highs after announcing its latest initiative to take on rival Amazon.
Treasury's Yellen makes case for Biden spending plans, 'slightly higher' interest rates
Janet Yellen laid out the case at the weekend for US President Joe Biden's proposed $4trn in government spending and a "slightly higher" interest rate environment.
Mkango signs deal to develop Poland rare-earth plant
Mkango Resources announced on Monday that it has agreed with Grupa Azoty Zakłady Azotowe Pulawy to work towards the development of a rare-earth separation plant in Poland.
Europe midday: Stocks overcome early selling after weak Chinese trade numbers
European shares were slightly higher on Monday, having erased earlier declines as investors shrugged off weaker-than-expected China trade data and a profits warning from workspace provider IWG.
One Media acquires royalty share of Steve Levine tracks
Digital music rights investor, publisher and distributor One Media iP Group has acquired a percentage of the producer royalties to more than 100 tracks produced by Steve Levine, including music performed by Louise, 911, Culture Club and the Honeyz.
Pressure on UK to back carbon pricing for airlines to meet climate targets
The UK is under increasing pressure from the European Union to end free carbon permits for airlines in order to meet its targets for fighting against climate change.
Metal Tiger buys another 3m shares in Southern Gold
Natural resource opportunities investor Metal Tiger announced on Monday that it has purchased three million shares in ASX-listed Southern Gold at an average price before costs of 7. 5 Australian cents per share, for a total consideration of AUD 0. 23m (£0. 13m).
China's export growth slows more than expected in May
China’s export growth slowed more than expected in May, according to data released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics.
Tesco and Carrefour will not renew their purchasing alliance
French supermarket group Carrefour and UK retailer Tesco announced on Monday that they would not extend their purchasing alliance.
BT launches new business unit to help micro-businesses unlock potential
BT announced on Monday the launch of its New SoHo (Single/Small office, Home office) unit that will focus on helping the smallest UK firms unlock their potential to help restart the national economy.
IWG warns over 2021 profits due to Covid restrictions
Workspace provider IWG warned on Monday that underlying profit for 2021 is set to be "well below" the previous year’s level due to Covid-related restrictions in some of its markets, but reiterated its expectations for a recovery in 2022.
Liberum upgrades Taylor Wimpey to 'buy', upbeat on sector
Liberum struck an upbeat note on the UK housebuilding sector on Monday, upgrading its stance on shares of Taylor Wimpey as it said recent updates confirmed trading has strengthened in April/May and house price inflation has spread to the new build sector.
MJ Hudson strikes partnership with Kaleidoscope Capital
Management consulting company MJ Hudson has struck a new partnership with Kaleidoscope Capital as part of an effort to enhance liquid alternative strategies and hedge funds coverage.
Asia report: Markets mostly higher as China exports miss forecasts
Most markets in Asia closed above the waterline on Monday, even after China’s export growth missed forecasts for May.
Idox acquires public sector software business Aligned Assets
Software firm Idox has acquired Aligned Assets Holdco, a UK-based public sector software business, for a total maximum consideration of £10. 5m.
Silence Therapeutics to present positive data from 'SLN124'
Silence Therapeutics announced on Monday that it would present data showing the potential for ‘SLN124’ to address a range of hematological diseases by targeting the liver-expressed gene TMPRSS6.
Avacta gets MHRA registration for rapid Covid-19 test
Diagnostics and cancer therapy developer Avacta Group announced on Monday that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has confirmed registration of its ‘AffiDX’ SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow test for Covid-19, allowing it to place the product on the market in the UK for professional use.