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BA set to pause sales of long-haul flights from Heathrow - report
British Airways is reportedly set to pause sales of long-haul flights to destinations such as New York amid disruption at Heathrow.
Kefi reports further licensing progress in Saudi Arabia
Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia-focussed gold and copper explorer and developer Kefi announced positive licensing progress on the Jibal Qutman project on Wednesday, as well as the award of two further exploration licences through its Gold and Minerals (G&M) joint venture in Saudi Arabia.
Proteome reaches milestone in launch of proteomics service
Proteome Sciences has completed its next milestone towards the launch of ‘single cell proteomics’ services, it announced on Wednesday, dubbed ‘SysQuant SCP’.
Orcadian strikes farm-out deal with Carrick Resources
North Sea-focussed oil and gas developer Orcadian Energy has executed a formal agreement with Carrick Resources for a sub-area of licence P2320, it announced on Wednesday, which covers the Carra prospect.
First Property leases another 9pc of Gdynia office building
Property fund manager and investor First Property Group has leased a further 1,115 square metres, or 9% of the net internal area, of its office building in Gdynia, Poland, it announced on Wednesday.
Premier African Minerals finalises prepayment deal, receives funds
Premier African Minerals has concluded the definitive transaction documents of the marketing and prepayment agreement it announced on 24 June, it said on Wednesday.
Taylor Wimpey sees earnings at top end of guidance as profits rise
House builder Taylor Wimpey said it expected full-year profits to be at the upper end of forecasts as it reported a rise in interim earnings, driven by strong selling prices.
Keywords flags strong trading, agrees to buy Mighty Games
Video games technical and creative services provider Keywords Studios said in an update on Wednesday that it performed “strongly” in the first half, while it also announced the acquisition of Mighty Games.
Boku gets $0.16m from Twilio after post-completion adjustment
Mobile payment technology company Boku said on Wednesday that it has received $0. 16m from Twilio.
i3 Energy declares September dividend
UK and Canada-focussed oil and gas company i3 Energy declared its monthly dividend for September on Wednesday, for a total of £1. 6996m.
Societe Generale net income rises 16pc in first half
Societe Generale reported underlying group net income of €3. 1bn in its first half on Wednesday, up 16. 3% year-on-year, although its reported net income was a negative figure, at €640m.
Endeavour Mining hikes full-year dividend target after strong first half
Endeavour Mining said it was “well-positioned” to achieve its full-year production guidance of between 1,315,000 and 1,400,000 ounces after its first half on Wednesday, at an all-in sustaining cost of $880 to $930 per ounce.
Higher prices offset post-Covid fall in orders for Just Eat Takeaway
Just Eat Takeaway reported a 7% decrease in orders in the first half on Wednesday, as a result of the end of Covid-19 restrictions after a record period a year ago, offset by higher average transaction value, consumer pricing improvements and.
M&G to buy financial advice provider Continuum
M&G said on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy Continuum, a provider of independent financial advice, for an undisclosed sum.
Ferrexpo continues investments as Ukraine invasion hits earnings
Ferrexpo reported a 31% decline in first-half revenues on Wednesday, to $936m, as a result of lower production and tighter market conditions.
IP Group swings to H1 loss
Intellectual property investor IP Group reported a first-half loss of £309. 9m on Wednesday, a marked reversal when compared to the £116. 5m interim profit recorded at the same time a year earlier.
CMA provisionally clears NortonLifeLock's $8.6bn acquisition of Avast
The Competition and Markets Authority said on Wednesday that it has provisionally cleared NortonLifeLock’s $8. 6bn acquisition of UK rival Avast.
Ryanair July passenger numbers soar
Budget airline Ryanair on Wednesday reported a rise in July passenger numbers, despite the travel chaos at UK airports.
CLS Holdings disposes of three properties
Commercial property investor CLS Holdings said on Wednesday that it sold two properties in the UK and one in France for a combined total of almost £40. 0m.
Hill & Smith first-half profits, revenue rise
Hill & Smith reported a jump in first-half profit and revenue on Wednesday as it took pricing actions to recover input cost inflation.