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AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) and MSD’s Lynparza (olaparib) has been approved in Japan for the treatment of advanced ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancers. The three approvals authorise Lynparza for: maintenance treatment after 1st-line..
British Land Company plc (LON:BLND) has announced it has exchanged upon the sale of a 75% interest in a portfolio of three buildings in the West End to Allianz Real..
The Sage Group plc (LON:SGE) announced that its businesses in Asia and Australia (excluding global products) were held for sale. Sage has now announced that it has entered into an..
Vodafone Group Plc (LON:VOD) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Vodafone Vierte Verwaltungs AG has announced a tender offer to all other shareholders of Kabel Deutschland Holding AG. Vodafone will offer the..
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..
