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FCA opens investigation into Market Financial Solutions


By Michael Griffiths

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened an enforcement investigation into Market Financial Solutions.

The mortgage and buy-to-let lender entered administration on 25 February after citing an “unexpected banking-related issue”


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Applied Nutrition reiterates guidance despite Middle East disruption

Applied Nutrition has reiterated its revenue guidance for its 2026 financial year, despite the current disruption to shipping routes in the Middle East

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Spire Healthcare shares drop as takeover offer talks fail

Shares in Spire Healthcare have fallen by 18% after talks over a potential takeover deal with Bridgepoint and Triton were terminated

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Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%

The Bank of England (BoE) has chosen to hold interest rates at 3.75% in the wake of the economic impact of the war in the Middle East

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Unilever confirms approach for its foods business

Unilever has confirmed it has been approached by US food company, McCormick, in regard to a potential sale or merger of its foods business

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Asset sales support Smiths’ revenue rise

Smiths Group has reported organic growth in both revenue and profits in its opening half results, as the engineering company said its sales of Smiths Interconnect and Smiths Detection had helped reshape its portfolio

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Wetherspoons issues profit warning in half-year update

Wetherspoons has seen its share price drop by over 11% after it stated that consumer finance pressures may impact its profit expectations for the current financial year

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IG hits record revenue in 2025

IG Group’s revenue increased by 7% year-on-year in 2025, beating expectations to reach a record £1.12bn

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BP offloads German refinery as part of cost-cutting drive

BP has announced the sale of a refinery in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, as part of an effort to trim down costs across the group

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DFS doubles profits despite subdued market

DFS has seen its profit before tax almost double in its first half to £30.3m, despite operating in what it described a "subdued" market

Optima Health appoints interim CFO

Optima Health has appointed Andrew Bones as interim chief financial officer (CFO), following the company's recent acquisition of PAM Healthcare
Moonpig to return £65m to shareholders

Moonpig has announced new plans for a £65m share buyback scheme as the online card retailer confirmed it is on track to meet its trading expectations
PIC writes £6.8bn of new business in 2025

Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) has revealed that it wrote £6.8bn of new business in 2025 in its latest annual results


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