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STV agrees reduced pension deficit, lower contributions
STV Group announced on Wednesday that it has reached an agreement with the trustees of its defined benefit pension schemes following the completion of its 31 December 2023 triennial funding valuations.
LungLife AI test validation accepted for journal publication
LungLife AI announced on Wednesday that the analytical validation of its blood-based LungLB test had been accepted for publication in the peer-reviewed journal BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
Shepherd Neame toasts 'positive' year, ups dividend
Shepherd Neame reported a jump in full-year earnings on Wednesday, aided by a strong recovery in London and improving economic conditions.
Smiths News FY24 adjusted operating profits seen in line with market expectations
Newspaper and magazine distributor Smiths News said on Wednesday that full-year adjusted operating profits were expected to be at least £38. 2m, in line with current market expectations.
Topps Tiles pins hopes on market recovery in 2025 as LFL sales fall
Tile retailer Topps Tiles reported a slight sequential improvement in its fourth quarter as the decline in like-for-like sales eased, with the company pointing to a "stronger market" next year.
Wizz Air passenger numbers rise but load factors dip
Wizz Air reported a 3. 9% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers for September on Wednesday, carrying 5. 76 million passengers during the month.
AO World to take over MusicMagpie for £10m
Household appliances retailer AO World is to take over struggling refurbished electrical and media reseller MusicMagpie for £10m.
Ryanair passenger numbers jump 10% in September
Budget airline Ryanair reported a 10% jump in September passenger numbers on Wednesday.
Saga in talks with Ageas over potential insurance business partnership
Saga confirmed on Wednesday that it is in talks with Belgian insurer Ageas about a potential partnership arrangement for its insurance business.
SIG holds on to guidance as LFL sales decline eases
Europe-focused building products and specialist insulation supplier SIG has reiterated full-year profit guidance after a sequential improvement in like-for-like revenue performance in the third quarter.