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UK energy firms say planned Tory price cap will harm investment, jobs
The UK energy industry came out swinging on Friday as it attacked Conservative Party plans to introduce price caps.
Barclays first quarter profits soar to £1.68bn
First quarter pre-tax profits at Barclays more than doubled to £1. 68bn from £793m, beating analysts expectations as the bank said its restructuring plan was nearly complete.
Policy growth helps boost Q1 at Hastings
Growth in live customer policies helped drive a 26% rise in first quarter gross written premiums at insurance outfit Hastings to £214m.
Taylor Wimpey sets aside £130m for leasehold scandal
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has set aside £130m to cover claims from customers over leasehold policies that have doubled ground rents for home owners.
UK 'could join US strikes on Syria' - Johnson
Britain could join a US strike on Syria if a request was made by Washington, Foreign secretary Boris Johnson said on Thursday.
Persimmon says current forward sales up 11%
Housebuilder Persimmon said current forward sales revenue, including legal completions taken to date, was up 11% to £2. 56 bn, adding that it was confident on future prospects.
Meggitt says Q1 in line with expectations as revenue up 9%
Aerospace components maker Meggitt said first quarter training had been in line with expectations, with reported revenue growth of 9% including the effects of foreign exchange and the disposal of the company's Target Systems unit.
Howden says currency movements to hit H1 profits
Howden Joinery said first half profits would be hit by currency movements and extra operating costs as it reported a 3. 9% rise in UK revenues for the 16 weeks to April 15.
UK election: Labour says it would retain option of staying in customs union
Britain's opposition Labour Party said it would retain the option of staying in the European customs union and confirm the rights of EU nationals in the UK to stay in the country.
Elementis says strong Q1 to drive operating profit growth
Speciality chemicals group Elementis said it was on track to grow full year operating profit across its three segments after a positive first quarter of 2017.
St James's Place Q1 gross inflows up 32%
Wealth manager St James's Place said first quarter gross inflows rose 32% to £3. 23bn with net inflows up to £1. 99bn from £1. 36bn.
Energy shares fall on Conservative price cap plan
Shares in major energy suppliers fell on Monday after the Conservative Party said it would pledge to cap prices.
Petra Diamonds Q3 production flat; Sees FY in line with guidance
Third quarter production at Petra Diamonds was flat year on year at 999,768 carats compared with 995,905 carats.
FTSE 250 movers: Atkins deal a Friday boost; Restaurant Group goes cold
Telecoms and defence engineer WS Atkins rallied the FTSE 250 after agreeing late on Thursday to be taken over by Canada's SNC-Lavalin for £2. 1bn.
UK govt drops plans to introduce 'death tax'
The government on Friday shelved a controversial plan to introduce what critics had called a stealth tax on death in a move that will cost the Treasury £300m.
Restaurant Group CFO resigns with immediate effect
Restaurant Group said chief financial officer, Barry Nightingale was stepping down from the board and leaving the company with immediate effect.
Electra receives £67m from RISI sale
Private equity firm Electra said it had received £67m from AXIO Group in relation to the sale of information provider RISI.
UKCPT sees slightly lower NAV return against volatile backdrop
UK Commercial Property Trust reported a net asset value per share total return of 3. 8% in 2016 against a volatile market background.
Sky in $250m deal with HBO; Rise in Premier League costs hits profits
Sky said it had signed a multi-year $250m (£195m) co-production deal with US television network HBO as operating profits fell 11% to £1. 01bn for the nine months to April.
Chile, Indonesia problems hit Rio Tinto Q1 copper production
Rio Tinto said first quarter copper production fell 37% month on month and year on year due to issues at its mines in Chile and Indonesia.