IN BRIEF: Kingfisher completes first part of GBP300 million buyback

Bellway lifts annual volume outlook as customer confidence picks up

LONDON BRIEFING: Bellway ups outlook after "robust" spring

Merck KGaA nears marketing approval for tumour treatment in China

UK jobless rate rises to 4.6% and wage growth moderates

LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: UK jobless data, more US-China talks to come

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IN BRIEF: Kontron awarded EUR26 million Czech rail contract

CORRECT: Ireland construction shrinks for first time in three months

Eurostar plans direct trains from London to Germany and Switzerland

Ireland construction activity contracts for first time in three months

Reeves signs off on GBP14 billion for new Sizewell C nuclear plant