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Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL), the specialist international distribution and services Group, has announced the appointment of Maria Fernanda Mejía as a non-executive director. Ms Mejía will join the Board with effect..
GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK), with Pfizer Inc. and Shionogi Limited as shareholders, has announced ViiV Healthcare, the global specialist HIV company, announced the authorisation of Vocabria (cabotegravir injection and tablets) in..
NatWest Group plc (LON:NWG) has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Metro Bank plc to acquire a £3.0 billion portfolio of prime UK mortgages. The portfolio consists..
AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN)’s Tagrisso (osimertinib) has been approved in the US for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with early-stage epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated (EGFRm) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)..
J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) has announced that Lesley Jones has been appointed as the new Chair of Sainsbury’s Bank. Lesley will replace outgoing Chair, Roger Davis, who in February informed..
WPP plc (LON:WPP) is hosting a virtual presentation for investors and analysts which will provide an update on its strategy for growth, set out opportunities for efficiency and reinvestment, outline..
AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) Imfinzi (durvalumab) has been recommended for marketing authorisation in the European Union for an additional dosing option, 1,500mg fixed dose every four weeks, in the approved indication..
Ocado Group plc (LON:OCDO), the leading online grocery platform and solutions provider, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Kindred Systems Inc. following satisfaction of the closing conditions...
JD Sports Fashion Plc (LON:JD), one of the world’s leading retailers of sports, fashion and outdoor brands, has announced that on 14 December 2020, its existing wholly-owned intermediate holding company..
Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) has announced that Andrew Martin will succeed Sir David Reid as Chairman of the Board on 1 January 2021. Sir David will retire as Chairman and..
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (LON:RR) has announced its latest trading update. · Restructuring plans on track to deliver our targeted £1.3bn cost savings by 2022; at least £1bn of near-term cash..
GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) and Sanofi have announced a delay in their adjuvanted recombinant protein-based COVID-19 vaccine programme to improve immune response in the elderly. · Phase 1/2 interim results showed an..
Ocado Retail Ltd, a joint venture between Ocado Group plc (LON:OCDO) and Marks & Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS), has announced its trading statement for the 13 weeks to 29 November..
Entain plc (LON:ENT), the global sports betting and gaming group previously known as GVC Holdings plc, marked its first day of trading under its new name with a range of..
Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) has disclosed to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) a maiden Ore Reserve and updated Mineral Resource at the 100% owned Jadar lithium-borates project in western Serbia...
Ferguson plc (LON:FERG) has announced its trading update for the 3 months to October 31, 2020. Ongoing businesses1US$ millions Q1 2021 Q1 2020 Change Revenue 5,372 5,208 +3.1% Gross margin..
Ashtead Group Plc (LON:AHT) has announced its unaudited results for the half year and second quarter ended 31 October 2020. Second quarter2020 Second quarter2019 Second quarterGrowth1 First half2020 First..
Land Securities Group plc (LON:LAND) has acquired 55 Old Broad Street, EC2, from PGIM Real Estate for a headline price of £87m and a net initial yield of 4.1% (topped..
Kingfisher plc (LON:KGF) has announced its intention to return in full the UK and Republic of Ireland business rates relief received as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Earlier this..
British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) has announced a new Board appointment Darrell Thomas will join the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) as an independent Non-Executive Director and member..
