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UK regulator set to ban online credit card bets - report
The gambling industry watchdog is preparing to ban bookmakers from taking credit card deposits for betting online to protect vulnerable customers, the Guardian reported citing unnamed sources.
City Pub Group warns on profits
City Pub Group warned on profits on Monday as it said the Rugby World Cup did not provide the boost expected, while the weather and political uncertainty also dented sales.
Travis Perkins sells Primaflow F&P for £46m
Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has announced the sale of its wholesale plumbing & heating business, Primaflow F&P, for £46m in cash.
AstraZeneca upbeat on 'Lynparza' decision, closes 'Epanova' trial
AstraZeneca and its partner MSD announced that a supplemental New Drug Application for ‘Lynparza’ - olaparib - in combination with bevacizumab, has been accepted and granted priority review status in the United States for the maintenance treatment of patients with advanced ovarian cancer who are in complete or partial response to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy with bevacizumab.
Hikma inks exclusive agreement with Chiesi Farmaceutici
British pharmaceutical company Hikma has inked an exclusive licensing and distribution agreement with Chiesi Farmaceutici, a research-focused business headquartered in Italy.
Assura makes 'strong' progress in Q3
Primary care property investor Assura told investors on Monday that it had continued to make "strong progress" during the third quarter.
Spirent lifts 2019 profit guidance after strong Q4
Telecoms company Spirent Communications increased its full year profit guidance as customers continued to invest in 5G infrastructure.
Savills sees full-year results at upper end of expectations
Savills said on Monday that underlying results for the year to the end of December are set to be at the upper end of the board’s expectations following an "excellent" performance in the UK.
William Hill FY operating profit seen ahead of expectations; CFO to leave
William Hill said on Monday that adjusted operating profit for 2019 is set to come in ahead of market and management expectations, as it announced the departure of chief financial officer Ruth Prior.
LondonMetric sells Worcester property for £6.2m
LondonMetric Property said it had sold an office park in Worcester for £6. 2m, reflecting a net initial yield of 6. 7%.
Ferrexpo reports slight fall in annual production
Higher prices helped iron ore pellet producer Ferrexpo offset cost increases as it reported a slight fall in annual production.