Insurance stocks lead gains in London, Direct Line jumps
The UK's domestically focused mid-cap FTSE 250 ended higher on Thursday, while the main FTSE stock index nudged up in light ...
FTSE muted as budget dampens consumer confidence and richest households hit by inflation
The FTSE 100 ( ^FTSE) and European stocks were higher on Thursday despite UK consumer confidence remaining weak after Rachel ...
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London stocks close in green as takeover flurry drives FTSE 250 higher
A barrel of Brent crude oil was up by 0.12% to 72.39 dollars (£57.06) as markets were closing in London. The biggest risers ...
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Aviva has £3.3 billion takeover bid rejected by Direct Line
Norwich-based insurance firm Aviva has had a £3.3 billion takeover offer rejected by its biggest UK rival Direct line.
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Entrepreneur and advocate for workplace equality awarded honorary degree by UWE Bristol
Dr Zara Nanu MBE, an innovator in addressing workplace inequalities and tackling the gender pay gap, has been awarded an ...