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ITV remains in talks with Sky as profits slip


By Michael Griffiths

ITV has confirmed it is still in in discussions with Sky regarding the possible sale of its broadcasting arm, but said there is “no certainty” whether an agreement will be reached.

The company revealed last November it had opened talks with Sky over a potential £1.6bn deal for its media and entertainment (M&E) division, which includes ITV’s free-to-air TV channels and the streaming service, ITV X


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Ofwat issues £22m fine to South East Water

Ofwat has proposed a £22m fine for South East Water following repeated supply interruptions in Kent and Sussex between 2020 and 2023, affecting more than 286,000 people

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Taylor Wimpey profits plummet following Autumn Budget impact

Taylor Wimpey’s profit fell by 54.3% year-on-year to £146.5m as its sales were affected by uncertainty surrounding the Autumn Budget

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OSB Group grows loan book to £25.9bn in 2025

OSB Group grew its loan book to £25.9bn in 2025, a 3.2% annual rise, as the bank said it delivered a “resilient” performance in its latest full-year results

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John Wood Group fined £13m for publishing inaccurate financial results

John Wood Group has been fined £13m by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for publishing inaccurate information in its financial results

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Beazley profits down 19% as Zurich takeover nears

Beazley has reported a 19% dip in pre-tax profit in its latest annual results, which fell to $1.1bn in 2025

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Metro Bank returns to profit in 2025

Metro Bank has recorded a profit of £98.1m in 2025, after publishing a loss of £14m in 2024

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Vistry shares collapse as house completions drop

Vistry has recorded a 20% drop in its share price after its total house completions fell by 9% year-on-year to 15,658 units

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Greggs profits down as bakery sales cool

Greggs has reported a 17.9% fall in statutory pre-tax profit to £167.4m in its latest annual results, as the bakery chain cited a “challenging food-to-go market”.

The company also announced a sales slowdown to start the 2026 financial year, with like-for-like sales in company-managed shops increasing by 1.6% year-on-year in the first nine weeks of 2026

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Aberdeen Group in ‘much better shape’ in 2025 results

Aberdeen Group has stated that it is in a "much better shape" as a company following the publication of its 2025 financial results

Reach profits up despite dip in annual revenue

Reach has posted a 2.3% jump in adjusted operating profit to £104.7m in its latest annual results, at an improved margin of 20.2%
Three hotel chains investigated by UK competitions regulator

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into three hotel chains alleged to have shared competitively sensitive information with one another
Kier Group hits record order book in H1

Kier Group has recorded 5% year-on-year growth in its order book to total a record £11.6bn, providing a "clear path for future cash flows and earnings", it said


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