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SSP completes bank refinancing with new GBP300 million four-year loan

(Alliance News) - SSP Group PLC on Tuesday said it has completed the refinancing of its syndicated banking facilities, including a new GBP300 million four-year loan and undrawn GBP300 million revolving credit facility.

European shares jump as cooling US inflation boosts rate pause bets

STOXX 600 up for fourth straight session

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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 boosted by banks ahead of US inflation

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 in London was lifted by banking stocks heading into Wednesday afternoon, after the Bank of England's latest stress test showed the sector to be "resilient".

Bank of England stress test finds top 8 UK banks have enough capital

LONDON, July 12 (Reuters) - Britain's eight largest lenders have enough capital to ride out a worse economic crisis than that seen in 2008, the Bank of England (BoE) said on Wednesday, as the sector faces sharply rising interest rates pummelling consumers and businesses.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 higher as UK banks pass BoE stress tests

(Alliance News) - European markets were trading higher on Wednesday, in a sign of cautious optimism ahead of US inflation data.

TOP NEWS: Major UK banks "resilient" in BofE's annual stress test

(Alliance News) - The Bank of England on Wednesday said the major UK banks were "resilient to a severe stress scenario", in its latest cyclical stress test results, with all eight surveyed lenders passing.

UK bank shares rise after BoE stress test

MILAN, July 12 (Reuters) - A gauge of British banking stocks surged on Wednesday after the Bank of England said its annual stress test of eight major lenders showed each could cope with rising interest rates in a stressed environment.

UK bank pass annual stress tests, says BoE

(Sharecast News) - Eight major UK banks have passed annual capital stress tests and were well positioned to support households and businesses through a period of rising interest rates, the Bank of England said on Wednesday.

Stress test shows top 8 UK banks have enough capital, says Bank of England

LONDON, July 12 (Reuters) - The Bank of England said on Wednesday its annual stress test of eight major lenders showed that each could cope with rising interest rates in a stressed environment, and none would need to submit a revised capital plan.

British lender OSB shares slide on mortgage hit warning

LONDON, July 7 (Reuters) - British financial services group OSB's shares fell by more than 20% on Friday after it said it would take a net income hit of up to 180 million pounds ($229 million) as mortgage customers switched from higher rate products.

Banks recognise savers need help accessing best rates - UK regulator

(Alliance News) - The City regulator said it had held a "constructive" meeting after summoning UK banks to discuss concerns surrounding interest rates for savers lagging behind the cost of mortgages.

UK banks must accelerate rate rises for savers, says watchdog

LONDON, July 6 (Reuters) - British regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Thursday that banks need to accelerate rate rises for savers, but said it was not up to the watchdog to dictate pricing.

Banks must provide value to savers, says UK watchdog

LONDON, July 6 (Reuters) - Britain's Financial Conduct Authority said on Thursday that banks need to ensure they are providing value to savers, but said it was not up to the regulator to dictate pricing.

LONDON BRIEFING: FTSE 100 to fall as more US rate hikes expected

(Alliance News) - Stocks are called lower in London on Thursday, after hawkish minutes from the US Federal Reserve once again gave rise to interest rate fears.