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AstraZeneca’s Farxiga reduces CKD progression and risk of death

Detailed results from the ground-breaking Phase III DAPA-CKD trial showed that AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) Farxiga (dapagliflozin) on top of standard of care reduced the composite measure of worsening of renal..

Standard Life Aberdeen new CEO Stephen Bird takes up the role effective today

Standard Life Aberdeen plc (LON:SLA) has confirmed that, following the announcement of 30 June 2020, the relevant regulatory approvals have been received for the appointment of Stephen Bird. Accordingly, Keith..

Ocado Group CFO Duncan Tatton-Brown to step down

Ocado Group plc (LON:OCDO) has announced that after eight years as Chief Financial Officer of the Group, Duncan Tatton-Brown has decided to step down from the Ocado Group Board due..

The Sage Group Chairman Sir Donald Brydon to retire

The Sage Group plc (LON:SGE) has announced that Sir Donald Brydon has indicated his intention to retire from his role as Chairman of Sage, and step down from the Board,..

Flutter Entertainment’s Rafi Ashkenazi steps down as a Non-Executive Director

Flutter Entertainment plc (LON:FLTR) has announced that, effective from 27 August 2020, Rafael (Rafi) Ashkenazi has stepped down as a Non-Executive Directors of Flutter. Rafi joined The Stars Group Inc...

Rolls-Royce CFO Stephen Daintith resigns

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (LON:RR) has advised that S tephen Daintith has informed the Board that he has decided to leave the Company to take up another opportunity and is therefore..

Polymetal International announces interim dividend of US$0.40 per share

Polymetal International plc (LON:POLY) has announced that on 25 August 2020 the Board of Directors of the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of US$ 0.40 per share for..

AVEVA Group acquires global leader in real-time industrial data software and services, OSIsoft

AVEVA Group plc (LON:AVV), a global leader in industrial software, announces that it has reached agreement on the terms of an acquisition of OSIsoft, at an enterprise value of $5.0..

AstraZeneca Phase I clinical trial initiated for COVID-19 monoclonal antibody

AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) has confirmed that the first participants have been dosed in a Phase I trial of AZD7442, a combination of two monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) in development for the..

Pearson appoints Andy Bird CBE as new Chief Executive

Pearson plc (LON:PSON) has announced the prospective appointment of Andy Bird as its new Chief Executive, starting on 19th October, 2020. It is intended that John Fallon will continue as..

Rio Tinto publishes board review of cultural heritage management following destruction of the Juukan rock shelters

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) has published the board review of cultural heritage management, following the destruction of the Juukan rockshelters in May 2020 (https://www.riotinto.com/news/inquiry-into-juukan-gorge). The review details what elements of..

Bunzl to acquire US-based safety business and flexible packaging distributor in Ireland

Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL), the specialist international distribution and services Group, has announced that it has entered into agreements to acquire a US based safety business and a flexible packaging distributor..

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi approved in Japan for SCLC

AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) has been approved in Japan for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), in combination with etoposide plus a choice of platinum chemotherapy..

CRH EBITDA and margin ahead despite lower sales

CRH plc (LON:CRH) has announced its 2020 interim results. Key Highlights ·    Health & safety remains our number one priority ·    Robust performance in a challenging environment ·    Decisive reaction to evolving market..

Antofagasta delivers strong operating and cost performance in H1

Antofagasta plc (LON:ANTO) has announced its half yearly financial report for the six month ended 30 June 2020. Antofagasta plc CEO Iván Arriagada said: “Following the outbreak of COVID-19 and..

Rio Tinto restart of the smelter at Kennecott mine delayed

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) Kennecott mine in Utah has experienced delays to the restart of the smelter due to unexpected issues that appeared following planned maintenance. We are working closely..

Polymetal International signs MoU with SMT for underground EV development partnership

Polymetal International plc (LON:POLY) has announced the signing of Memorandum of Understanding with SMT Scharf AG for a potential strategic cooperation in underground electric vehicles development in line with its..

Persimmon new CEO Dean Finch to start earlier than expected

Persimmon plc (LON:PSN) has noted, further to its announcement of 24 June 2020 confirming the appointment of Dean Finch as Group Chief Executive, the announcement by National Express Group PLC..

BHP Group delivers strong set of results for FY2020 reflecting strength & resilience

BHP Group plc (LON:BHP) has provided its results for the year ended 30 June 2020. Keeping our people and communities safe – We had no fatalities at our operated sites during..

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi granted FDA Priority Review for less-frequent, fixed-dose use

AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) Imfinzi (durvalumab) has received acceptance for its supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) and has also been granted Priority Review in the US for a new four-week, fixed-dose..

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