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IN BRIEF: SSE gets GBP1 billion debt facility for Scotland grid work
SSE PLC - Perth, Scotland-based electricity generator - Signs GBP1 billion 12-year bank facility with a group of its relationship banks, led by Bank of America Corp. The facility is...
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IN BRIEF: DCC completes fully subscribed GBP600 million tender offer
DCC PLC - Dublin-based provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to the energy sector - Says GBP600 million tender offer to return cash from the sale of its Healthcare...
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Applied Nutrition in branded product deal with Morrisons supermarkets
(Alliance News) - Applied Nutrition PLC on Friday said it has struck an exclusive agreement that will see its branded products sold in Morrisons supermarkets across the UK....
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Next plans GBP420 million return via share scheme after strong 2025
(Alliance News) - Next PLC on Friday reported plans for a GBP421.3 million shareholder return. ...
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UK regulator starts formal review of AB Foods purchase of Hovis bread
(Alliance News) - The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Friday launched a formal investigation of the planned acquisition of Hovis Group Ltd by Associated British Foods PLC....
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LONDON MARKET OPEN: Tepid start in Europe after central bank bonanza
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in Europe tread water in early dealings on Friday, as investors take a pause of breath after a week stacked with rate decisions, which has...
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LONDON BRIEFING: Next plans return; WH Smith profit slumps
(Alliance News) - Next has outlined plans for a shareholder return, WH Smith says it has a lot to do to "rebuild confidence", while Applied Nutrition has struck an out-licensing...
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UK retail sales suffer surprising monthly decline in November - ONS
(Alliance News) - UK retail sales were weaker than expected in November, numbers on Friday showed, declining on-month and registering tamer on-year growth than forecast. ...
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UK public sector borrowing tops forecast in November but eases
(Alliance News) - UK public sector borrowing was higher than expected last month, but shrunk on year, numbers on Friday showed. ...
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LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE 100 to open lower; BoJ hikes
(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 is set to open lower on Friday, ahead of UK retail sales and public sector borrowing data, returning some of the stride it made...
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