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  • Rentokil approves 0m buyback as recovery programme continues

    Rentokil approves $200m buyback as recovery programme continues


    Rentokil has approved a $200m shareholder buyback amid recovery efforts. Quarterly organic revenue grew 3.4%, with slower growth in North America than in international pest control operations.

    Read the full story: Rentokil approves $200m buyback as recovery programme continues

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    Youth Guarantee trailblazer scheme extended with funding boost

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    A continent divided: Europe recovers — but UK remains cautious

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    Eurozone businesses show growth as UK company confidence remains fragile.…

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    US and EU agree trade reset at 15% tariff ceiling

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    New trade deal imposes 15% cap on most EU exports.…

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    ClickFix attack mimics BBC page, Cloudflare

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    UK government takes control of the third-largest steelworks after collapse

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    Government steps in to administer solvent special steelworks after collapse.…

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    Stealth tax to cost high earners £7,000

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    Rachel Reeves may extend the freeze on income tax thresholds.…

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    M&S commits £340m to automated Daventry food hub

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    Marks & Spencer invests £340m in new fully automated hub.…

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    Energy bill act impacts industry landscape

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    The “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” impacts energy industry regulations.…

  • WH Smith shares fall after accounting error

    WH Smith shares fall after accounting error

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    WH Smith shares fall after accounting error impacts profits. The…

  • Ex-EU chief warns of green backsliding — but businesses call for more ambition

    Ex-EU chief warns of green backsliding — but businesses call for more ambition

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    Europe is losing climate ground, warns the bloc’s first commissioner.…

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  • Thames Water creditors nominate Lord Hutton as chair

    Thames Water creditors nominate Lord Hutton as chair

    Thames Water creditors have selected a prospective independent board chairman. Lord Hutton would take up the position only if the consortium’s proposed recapitalisation and approvals proceed.


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Finance —

  • Rentokil approves 0m buyback as recovery programme continues

    Rentokil approves $200m buyback as recovery programme continues

    23 Oct 2026
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    Barclays plans 5,000 job cuts despite rising quarterly profit

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  • RELX records 7% underlying growth as analytics businesses expand

    RELX records 7% underlying growth as analytics businesses expand

    23 Oct 2026
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    Bloomsbury profits fall as publishing group develops AI strategy

  • 23 Oct 2026

    Renishaw quarterly revenue jumps 47% amid industrial demand

  • 23 Oct 2026

    Pearson expands enterprise skills assessment through acquisitions

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    Pensions Regulator warns trustees about hidden AI concentration

  • 23 Oct 2026

    Barclays plans 5,000 job cuts despite rising quarterly profit

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