NatWest lifts 2025 outlook on strong Q3 profit and lending growth

LONDON: British bank NatWest Group (NWG.L) upgraded its full-year income and profit guidance on Friday after higher lending and stable deposits helped it post a stronger-than-expected third-quarter attributable profit of…

Ali Mirza October 24, 2025

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Shawbrook Group announced potential IPO on London Stock Exchange

LONDON: Shawbrook Group plc, the high-growth, high-return UK digital banking platform, announces that it is considering an initial public offering (IPO) for admission of its ordinary shares to the equity…

Ali Mirza October 6, 2025

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NEXT plc reports strong H1 profit growth, warns of UK economic headwinds

Profit before tax reached £515 million, up from £452 million a year earlier LONDON: British fashion and homeware retailer NEXT plc reported a 13.8% rise in profit before tax for…

Ali Mirza September 18, 2025

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UK economy grows 0.3% in Q2, beating forecasts but showing signs of cooling

LONDON: Britain's economy expanded by a stronger-than-expected 0.3% in the second quarter, preliminary data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Thursday, as resilient services activity offset weakness…

NNR August 14, 2025

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Ibstock Plc reports H1 2025 results, cites market recovery and volume growth

LONDON: Ibstock Plc, a leading UK manufacturer of building products, on Wednesday announced interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, highlighting strong volume growth driven by a…

NNR August 6, 2025

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Lloyds Banking Group reports higher profits, boosts dividend on strong first half

LONDON: Lloyds Banking Group plc announced increased profits and a higher dividend for the first half of 2025 on Thursday, citing income growth, cost discipline, and robust asset quality. The…

NNR July 24, 2025

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Gateley posts modest FY25 revenue growth amid volatile market; profit declines

LONDON: Gateley Holdings (AIM: GTLY), a UK-based professional services firm, reported a 4.1% rise in annual revenue to £179.5 million for the year ended April 30, 2025, driven by solid…

NNR July 15, 2025

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UK unemployment hits 4-year high, wage growth holds at 5.3%: Arbuthnot Latham forecasts rate cuts

LONDON: Arbuthnot Latham, the historic British bank founded in 1833, released its latest Treasury Market Commentary on June 13, 2025, highlighting critical developments in global and domestic economies. The report covers rising…

NNR June 13, 2025

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Global Economic Shifts: Recession, Restructuring, and Rising Corporate Takeovers

The first quarter of 2024 has been marked by significant developments in the global economic landscape, influenced by financial restructuring, challenges stemming from a looming recession, geopolitical circumstances, and a…

Ali Mirza April 15, 2024

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Hargreave Hale AIM VCT reports improved performance in Q2 2023

LONDON, UK: Hargreave Hale AIM VCT PLC, a venture capital trust that invests in small and medium-sized enterprises, released its interim management statement for the second quarter of the 2022/23…

NNR February 9, 2024

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Largely grounded route network continues to strangle UK economy

LONDON: Over 860,000 passengers travelled through Heathrow in July, down 88% on the previous year. This reflects a slight uplift in passenger traffic, since the start of this crisis, driven…

NNR August 11, 2020