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ITV among broadcasters under investigation over freelancer hiring

(Alliance News) - ITV PLC on Thursday confirmed that the UK Competition & Markets Authority is investigating it and other broadcasters, and said it is committed to cooperating with the inquiries.

LONDON BRIEFING: UK economy grows 0.2%; CMA probes ITV and BBC

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are called higher on Thursday, following an upbeat trading session in Asia.

IN BRIEF: ITV hires Tate & Lyle CFO Dawn Allen as independent director

ITV PLC - London-based television broadcaster and content producer - Welcomes Tate & Lyle PLC chief financial officer, Dawn Allen to the board as independent director, as well as member of the audit and risk committee, effective immediately. ITV Chair Andrew Cosslett says: "Dawn has extensive financial, commercial and international experience which will further strengthen the diverse mix of expertise and experience on the ITV board. Tate & Lyle, which is a London-based sweetener and food ingredients supplier, notes Allen's appointment to the board of ITV.

ITV adds plant-based meat business to equity portfolio

(Alliance News) - ITV PLC on Friday said it is adding plant-based meat business THIS, Plant Meat Ltd, to its "Media for Equity" portfolio.

From suppliers to costs, sustainability goals challenge companies

LONDON, Sept 6 (Reuters) - As they endeavour to meet lofty sustainability goals, companies from Japan's Asahi to retailer John Lewis face challenges like confusion among suppliers, tough legislation, and friction with top management over costs, executives said.

EARNINGS AND TRADING: Michelmersh Brick and Brickability trade in line

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earning and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

ITV adds healthcare to equity portfolio with Flarin investment

(Alliance News) - ITV PLC on Tuesday announced that its investment fund has purchased a stake in Flarin Holdings Ltd, its first investment so far in the consumer healthcare market.

IN BRIEF: ITV streaming chief Radcliffe sells GBP470,000 in shares

ITV PLC - London-based television broadcaster and content producer - Rufus Radcliffe, managing director of Streaming, Interactive & Data, sells 626,741 shares, mostly at 74.88 pence, worth GBP469,324 in total, on Wednesday.

ITV celebrates strong growth in first half despite profit drop

(Alliance News) - ITV PLC on Thursday reported "good strategic progress and strong execution" in the first half year, with increased ITV Studios revenue offsetting a weak advertising market.

ITV earnings slide amid 'challenging' advertising market

(Sharecast News) - Broadcaster ITV posted a drop in interim earnings on Thursday as it cited a "challenging" advertising market.

IN THE KNOW: ITV makes All3Media u-turn worth more than GBP1 billion

(Alliance News) - ITV on Friday said it is no longer actively exploring the possible acquisition of All3Media, in a u-turn worth more than a reported GBP1 billion.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks mixed as US banking earnings pour in

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were mixed at midday Friday, a more muted end to a bullish week, as investors digest the first batch of earnings from US banking stocks.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC says 'buy' AstraZeneca but 'reduce' GSK

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and Thursday:

Britain's ITV no longer 'actively exploring' All3Media deal

LONDON, July 14 (Reuters) - Britain's ITV is no longer "actively exploring" the possible acquisition of All3Media, the broadcaster and entertainment company said on Friday.