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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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..
Compass Group PLC (LON:CPG) has announced the appointment of Ian Meakins as non-executive Chairman and a Director of the Company. Ian will join the Board on 1 September 2020 and..
Polymetal International plc (LON:POLY) has announced that the autoclave vessel has been installed at the POX-2 construction site on schedule. “The installation of the autoclave vessel is a crucial project..
Hargreaves Lansdown plc (LON:HL) has announced the appointment of Andrea Blance and Moni Mannings as Independent Non-Executive Directors (INEDs) of Hargreaves Lansdown plc with effect from 1 September 2020. Andrea..
GVC Holdings PLC (LON:GVC), the global sports-betting and gaming Group, has announced its Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2020. Financial highlights: · Continued strong trading performance despite..
