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AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) today announced that Lynparza (olaparib) has been granted orphan drug designation (ODD) in Japan for the maintenance treatment of germline BRCA-mutated (gBRCAm) curatively unresectable pancreatic cancer. Lynparza..
Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO), the UK’s largest digital automotive marketplace, today provided an unscheduled update as a result of the evolving COVID-19 situation. Supporting our customers The UK car..
Burberry Group plc (LON:BRBY) has today provided an update on the impact of COVID-19. Given the ongoing escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to update the market on the..
WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC (LON:MRW) has today announced its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 2 February 2020. COVID-19 update – Immediate actions include: ● Pay guarantee for colleagues..
J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) noted yesterday’s statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in which it was stated that the government will be “giving all retail, hospitality and leisure businesses..
Centrica plc (LON:CNA) has today announced that its Chairman, Charles Berry, who has been on medical leave since the 12 February 2020, has tendered his resignation with immediate effect. Charles’..
AstraZeneca PLC (LON:AZN) has today announced that Imfinzi confirmed a sustained overall survival benefit in final analysis of the Phase III CASPIAN trial in 1st-line extensive-stage small cell lung cancer...
Anglo American plc (LON:AAL) today announced the temporary withdrawal of the majority of employees and contractors from its Quellaveco copper project in Peru, following the Government of Peru’s announcement of..
Aviva PLC (LON:AV) will participate in today’s annual Morgan Stanley Financial Services Conference, which for the first time, is being held virtually. Our Chief Financial Officer, Jason Windsor, will discuss..
Compass Group PLC (LON:CPG) today provided a trading update in light of the rapidly changing situation regarding COVID-19. Our priority remains the health and safety of our employees, clients and..
Mondi Plc (LON:MNDI) today announced the appointment of Philip Yea as a non-executive director of Mondi plc with effect from 1 April 2020 and Chair with effect from the conclusion..
Carnival PLC (LON:CCL), the world’s largest leisure travel company, today announced that four additional North American cruise line brands will take a voluntary month-long pause, suspending new cruise voyages. The..
Due to the unprecedented level of travel restrictions being imposed by governments in response to the Coronavirus pandemic and significantly reduced levels of customer demand, easyJet plc (LON:EZJ) has undertaken..
Given current market conditions and rapidly changing developments regarding COVID-19, Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) has issued this update, further to our pre-close trading update of 24 February 20(20. First..
Rio Tinto PLC (LON:RIO) is working with the Government of Mongolia to ensure Oyu Tolgoi is operating in accordance with the restrictions the Mongolian authorities have put in place to..
Persimmon PLC (LON:PSN) has today announced the appointment of J.P. Morgan Cazenove as its joint corporate broker with immediate effect. JPMC will work alongside the Group’s existing joint broker Bank..
Kingfisher plc (LON:KGF) updated today on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business, along with the measures it is taking to actively manage the risks to its customers,..
Flutter Entertainment plc (LON:FLTR) has provided the following update regarding the cancellation and/or postponement of multiple sports fixtures globally. In recent days, many national governments and sports authorities around the..
International Consolidated Airlines Group (LON:IAG) has today announced actions to address COVID-19’s financial impact. The rapid spread of COVID-19, and associated government travel restrictions and advisories are having a significant..
Philip Jansen, Chief Executive, BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) yesterday tested positive for COVID-19 and as a result has followed the Public Health England protocols to self-isolate. BT is now working..
