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Black Friday deals not so cheap, says Which?
Black Friday is not the cheapest time to buy coveted new products, investigation from an independent UK consumer body has found.
Verditek's subsidiary, Greenflex Energy, renews and extends contract with Media One
Verditek's 51%-owned subsidiary, Greenflex Energy Limited, an Italian-based manufacturing solar photovoltaic technology company, renewed and extended its contract with Media One s. r. l. , one of Italy's largest out of home advertising agencies.
i3 Energy receives indicative proposal and support from two UK lenders for $25m senior credit facility
i3 Energy, the independent oil and gas company with assets spanning across the UK, said Monday it had received an indicative proposal and confirmed support from two UK-based lenders for a $25m senior secured credit facility.
British Airways's plan for passengers paying least to board last prompts negative reaction
British Airways's plans to introduce a policy whereby those purchasing the cheapest tickets will be called last has prompted a a very negative reactions from its passengers.
Summit Therapeutics completes initial dosing trials on muscular dystrophy drug
Biopharmaceutical company Summit Therapeutics has completed an initial 24-week phase 2 clinical dosing trial of Ezutromid, its orally administered small molecule utrophin modulator, in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
Haydale Graphene announces filing of patent application in UK
The global advanced materials group, Haydale Graphene Industries, has today announced the filing of a patent application in the UK in relation to its PATit anti-counterfeiting technology, which management hailed as a significant step for the company, allowing it to begin discussions on commercial applications.
Tlou Energy raises £2.4m, prepares to list in Botswana
Botswana and southern Africa-focussed coalbed methane developer Tlou Energy has entered into conditional subscription agreements with investment funds managed by African Alliance Botswana, a “leading asset manager” based in Botswana, it announced on Monday.
Tuesday preview: Public finances, results from CRH, Easyjet, Kingfisher and Johnson Matthey
Tuesday offers a prelude to a particularly keenly watched Autumn Budget the follow day from Philip Hammond, while it's a busy day of corporate results are due from the likes of CRH, Easyjet, Kingfisher and Johnson Matthey.
ADVFN forms conference venture for cannabis, blockchain tech
Financial market information provider ADVFN announced on Monday that, following the MJAC2017 exhibition organised by its US platform InvestorsHub. com, and launched in Los Angeles during September, its has formed a new venture titled MJAC InvestorsHub International Conferences.
Shire appoints Thomas Dittrich as CFO
Biopharmaceutical company Shire said on Monday that Thomas Dittrich will take up the role of chief financial officer early next year following a transition period from his current employer, Swiss engineering and manufacturing group Sulzer.
Centrica drops standard variable tariff, sets out vision for energy industry
British Gas owner Centrica will replace its standard variable tariff with new fixed-term tariffs as it called on the government, energy regulator and industry to make several changes to "create a market that works for everyone".
Hummingbird Resources starts wet commissioning at its Yanfolila Gold Mine in Mali
AIM-listed company Hummingbird Resources reported Monday that wet commissioning at its Yanfolila Gold Mine in Mali had commenced and that the mill there had been pre-commissioned ahead of the first gold pour, before year-end 2017.
Ingenta unit chosen as exclusive sales agent of Yewno in US, Canada and Europe
Publishers Communication Group, the international sales and marketing consultancy company of the world-class software company Ingenta, has been appointed by Yewno as its exclusive sales agent across the United States, Canada and Europe.
Swedish regulator says Oxford Pharmascience can submit hybrid application for OTC product with OXPzero
Specialty pharmaceutical company, Oxford Pharmascience, said Monday it has received scientific advice from the Swedish regulatory authority, MPA, concerning the development programme requirements needed to support a future marketing authorisation application in Sweden for an OTC product containing OXPzero.
Mitie first-half profit drops despite revenue rise
FTSE 250 outsourcer Mitie posted a drop in profit for the first half on Monday despite a rise in revenue, as it continues to invest in its cost-saving programme.
GCM Resources completes £2m fundraising
London-based resource exploration and development company GCM Resources raised approximately £2. 0m in gross proceeds, putting the company on a stronger footing to further the mine mouth plant proposal in Northern Bangladesh together with its strategic partner CGGC.
Bonmarche doubles profits in first half, warns of near-term uncertainty
Womenswear retailer Bonmarche saw revenue increase 5% in the six months leading to 30 September as online sales helped the firm through an otherwise "difficult" trading environment.
Improved market conditions boost profits at 600 Group
Industrial products designer and distributor The 600 Group increased profits over its first trading half thanks to a revenue boost from improved market conditions.
Mediclinic withdraws as Spire Healthcare rejects renewed offer
Mediclinic International has walked away from talks to take over Spire Healthcare after the UK-focused hospital operator rejected a renewed offer.
Losses narrow as Westmount Energy significantly reduces corporate overheads
Jersey-based firm Westmount Energy saw losses narrow in its last financial year as corporate overheads were reduced as a result of several board members choosing to offer their services free of charge.