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Aston Martin Lagonda has raised £211million in new financing to help bolster its liquidity and fund future growth after issuing a profit warning on Tuesday.

Utility group Pennon swung to a loss in the first half after its South West Water division was hit by a parasite outbreak this year.

Britain's largest pet supplies company said the pet retail industry's slowing growth rates will likely 'persist through the remainder of this year' due to cautious consumer behaviour.

Halifax is launching an 18-month fixed rate mortgage deal from tomorrow in response to growing demand among borrowers for shorter term deals.

The global switch from the internal combustion engine to EVs, speeded by climate change targets, is wreaking havoc for car making across Europe.

Aviva boss Amanda Blanc (pictured) has turned her sights on rival Direct Line with a 250p-a-share bid - a premium of 57.5% to the closing price of the shares.

In another setback for the City, the food delivery giant said it wanted to reduce the 'administrative burden, complexity and costs' associated with its listing.

The insurance giant, led by Amanda Blanc (pictured), revealed last night that it tabled an offer for its smaller competitor worth 250p a share.

Kenton Jarvis (pictured), who takes over from John Lundrgen in January, warned that EasyJet could cut flights from the UK and hike prices for customers.

Phil Urban, chief exec of the pub group behind the Harvester and All Bar One chains, said his company alone faces £100m of extra costs.