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Juncker says EU would welcome UK back in even after Brexit
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said he would be happy to welcome Britain back into the EU even after it leaves the 28 member bloc in March 2019.
FTSE 100 movers: Burberry out of fashion; Rolls-Royce motors on
London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday, weighed down by disappointing updates from the likes of Burberry and Pearson, while Informa tumbled on news of a merger with UBM.
Veltyco takes 51% of crypto wallet provider
Online marketing company Veltyco Group said it was buying a 51% stake in Varkasso, which provides crypto wallet solutions known as 8Crypt through a cash and shares combination worth €0. 3m.
Deltex shares soar on new US contract news
Deltex Medical Group shares almost doubled on Wednesday after it announced a new hospital account in the US.
Cobham says employees at chopper unit bought fake degrees
Defence contractor Cobham on Wednesday said seven employees at its helicopter unit had bought fake university degrees, after a media report exposed a trade in thousands of the qualifications.
Faroe Petroleum awarded 8 Norwegian licences
Independent oil and gas company Faroe Petroleum said it has been awarded eight new prospective exploration licences, including four operatorships, in the Norwegian North Sea.
Pearson sees 2017 profits of up to £575m as US continues to weigh
Publishing group Pearson said it expected 2017 adjusted operating profit around £570m-575m and adjusted earnings per share of 53. 5p-54. 5p at effective exchange rates, as lower US educational sales still dragged on the company.
Acacia completes sales of Burkina Faso smelter royalty stake
Acacia Mining said it had completed the sale $45m sale of a 2% net smelter royalty over the Houndé Mine in Burkina Faso.
Diploma says Q1 revenues up 10% year-on-year
Specialist technical products group Diploma said first quarter revenues were up 10% year on year.
Beazley sees FY profits at upper end of expectations
Specialist insurer Beazley said full year pre-tax profits for the year ended 31 December 2017 would be ahead of current market expectations.