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IN BRIEF: BT confirms February start date for new CEO Kirkby

BT Group PLC - London-based telecommunications provider - Confirms Independent Non-Executive Director Allison Kirkby will succeed Philip Jansen as chief executive officer from February 1. She was named successor in July, with previous communication being that she would take over from Jansen around the end of this month at the latest. Jansen will be available to support the handover until the end of March, when BT's financial year 2024 ends.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks down amid disappointing manufacturing data

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed lower on Tuesday, after the year was started with some disappointing data about the UK and US manufacturing sectors.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: London stocks make largely soft start to 2024

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were mostly lower at midday on Tuesday in a slow start to the new year, reacting to the UK manufacturing sector finishing a tricky 2023 with a further contraction in December.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: New Year begins largely green amid slew of PMIs

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mostly up on Tuesday, the first day of trading in 2024, reacting to slightly improved factory activity in China, with more manufacturing PMIs from major economies due.

PRESS: Outgoing BT boss Jansen approached about being next WPP chair

(Alliance News) - WPP PLC has approached outgoing BT Group PLC chief Philip Jansen about becoming the advertising firm's next chair, Sky News reported on Monday.

LONDON BRIEFING: AstraZeneca, Sanofi's RSV treatment approved in China

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London are expected to open higher on Tuesday, reacting to a slight expansion in manufacturing activity in China and ahead of a slew of manufacturing PMI data including for the UK.

BT chief Jansen approached about WPP chairmanship - Sky News

Jan 1 (Reuters) - BT Group's outgoing boss Philip Jansen has been approached about becoming the next chair of advertising group WPP, replacing Roberto Quarta, Sky News reported on Monday.

BT chief Jansen approached about WPP chairmanship - Sky News

Jan 1 (Reuters) - Philip Jansen, the outgoing BT Group boss, has been approached about becoming the next chairman of advertising group WPP, Sky News reported on Monday.

UK stocks subdued in thin holiday trade

FTSE 100, FTSE 250 flat

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London midday: Stocks reverse gains to turn lower at lunchtime

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets had turned negative by lunchtime on Thursday, reflecting a subdued trading environment during the typically quiet period between Christmas and New Year.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: China-exposed firms rise as stocks drift higher

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened slightly higher on Thursday, with investors feeling quietly optimistic on the penultimate day of trading for 2023.

Lapsus$ hacker who targeted Uber and Grand Theft Auto maker indefinitely detained

LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - A teenage member of the Lapsus$ hacking group was on Thursday sentenced to indefinite detention in hospital for hacking Uber and fintech firm Revolut, and for blackmailing the developers of best-selling video game "Grand Theft Auto".

London close: Stocks finish weaker amid uninspiring data

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Thursday, despite a rebound on Wall Street in early trading, as investors digested lacklustre government borrowing and retail sales data.

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Saudi Telecom to approach Patrick Drahi regarding BT stake

(Sharecast News) - Saudi Telecom may be preparing to approach British Telecom's largest shareholder Patrick Drahi regarding raising its interest in the UK telco.