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Metro Bank facing backlash over £60m pay plan for top execs - report
Metro Bank is reportedly the latest London-listed company to face a backlash over its pay plans after drawing opposition to a proposal which could see top executives paid up to £60m apiece.
IAG in $13bn order for 53 Boeing, Airbus jets as Q1 profits soar
British Airways owner IAG on Friday held annual guidance after a surge in first-quarter operating profits and said it was ordering 53 wide-bodied aircraft from Boeing and Airbus in a deal worth almost $13bn as it bet on future demand for long-haul travel despite global economic uncertainty.
Shares in Expedia slump after first-quarter numbers disappoint
Shares in Expedia fell sharply on Friday, after first-quarter numbers at the online booking platform missed Wall Street estimates.
Trump says 80% tariff on China 'seems right' ahead of Geneva talks
US President Donald Trump suggested on Friday that US tariffs on Chinese goods should be cut from 145% to 80%.
'Challenging and unpredictable' conditions to persist - BoE's Bailey
The governor of the Bank of England warned on Friday that the current challenging and unpredictable global economic environment was set to continue.
Ocean Wilsons pleased with performance, Brazil sale on track
Ocean Wilsons Holdings said in an update on Friday that it remained on track to complete the sale of its Brazilian maritime subsidiary Wilson Sons in the second quarter, subject to final regulatory approvals.
BP shares spark on takeover speculation
Shares in BP sparked on Friday, after it was reported that a range of possible suitors were running a slide rule over the oil and gas major.
Rightmove remains confident in full-year outlook
Rightmove said in an update on Friday that it remained confident in its full-year outlook, reiterating guidance for 8% to 10% revenue growth in 2025 and a 70% underlying operating profit margin.
Greencore and Bakkavor granted more time in £1.2bn takeover talks
Greencore and Bakkavor have been granted more time to seal a £1. 2bn takeover, the FTSE 250 convenience food makers confirmed on Friday.
Commerzbank posts better-than-expected Q1 profit
Commerzbank posted its highest profits in 14 years during the first quarter, helped by quick growth on its top-line and a decline in credit provisions.
Travis Perkins appoints SIG's Gavin Slark as new CEO
Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins said on Friday that it has appointed Gavin Slark - the current chief executive of construction group SIG - as its new CEO with effect no later than 1 January 2026.