The break-up of FHM and Heat publisher Emap remained on track today after the media group reported “good interest” in all of its assets.

Magazine and book UK printing firm St Ives today said annual profits rose 14% after it weathered “extremely challenging” trading conditions.

The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) has today approved the proposed sale by EMAP to Communicorp of Today FM and Highland Radio, but has not approved the proposed sale of FM104 to Communicorp.

The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland is expected to make a decision today on whether to approve Denis O'Brien's planned takeover of three more radio stations.

FHM and Heat publisher Emap today said the “challenging” consumer magazines market was showing signs of improvement.

FHM publisher Emap is today said to be in talks with banks to offer loans to bidders interested in buying its businesses.

Emap’s consumer magazine division has attracted interest from the US publisher of Maxim, it was reported today.

Strong mining stocks and a confident start to trading in New York helped the FTSE 100 Index close almost 2% higher today.

The FTSE 100 Index held firm above the 6100 barrier today as mining stocks provided some stability from the recent turmoil.

Italian magazine publisher Mondadori, controlled by former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, is looking to snap up Emap’s consumer magazines arm, it emerged today.

Private equity firm Apax has made a £1.3bn (€2bn) approach for a major slice of magazines and radio group Emap, it was reported today.

Radio and magazine group Emap today said it would consider the possible break-up of its business.

Media group Emap today unveiled a joint venture with broadcaster Channel 4 aimed at creating the UK's number one music television provider.

Denis O'Brien’s Communicorp Group Limited has purchased the three Irish radio stations owned by Emap plc, it was announced today.

The increasing prospect of higher interest rates cast a shadow over property and retail stocks on the London market today.

Food to fashion retailer Marks & Spencer led the blue chip fallers on the London market today as the group's cautious outlook took the shine off strong profits.

Magazines and radio group Emap today pledged to accelerate digital growth after "challenging trading conditions" left annual profits 13% lower.

Doughty Hanson, the private equity group which owns TV3, is reportedly interested in increasing its Irish media portfolio and could be eyeing up the Irish radio interests of British group, Emap, to do so.

Today FM, FM 104 and Highland Radio owner Emap warned today that tough trading conditions in consumer markets were set to continue into next year.

The UK benchmark index enjoyed a late rally today after benefiting from a strong surge in mining company shares.

Shares in media group Emap were sharply lower today after it warned the City that annual profits were likely to come in at the bottom end of hopes.

Advances from British Airways and BHP Billiton failed to keep the London market in positive territory today.

Publishing group Emap warned today that its annual profits would be at the bottom end of expectations as its continued to battle challenging trading conditions at its consumer magazines and radio divisions.

The London market gave up its early gains today as a busy corporate calendar failed to excite traders.

The FTSE 100 Index backed away from the 6000 mark today as miners suffered at the hands of weakening metal prices.

The FTSE 100 Index circled around the 6000 barrier today as investors took courage from another strong session in New York.

The FTSE 100 Index circled around the 6000 barrier today as investors took courage from another strong session in New York.

Media group Emap – publisher of Closer and FHM – today said it expected half-year underlying revenues to fall 2% as a strong performance in its women’s titles offset poor sales at its men’s and car magazines.

Britain’s top shares dived into the red today as investors pondered the prospect of all-out war in the Middle East.

Shares in London rallied today after an early morning low but continued to trade in the red amid soaring oil prices and intensifying violence in the Middle East.

The FTSE 100 Index dived into the red today as political tensions around the world and soaring oil prices weighed heavily on global stock markets.

The London market plunged into the red today weighed down by a poor performance on Wall Street overnight and a heavy fall by Norwich Union owner Aviva.

Media group Emap – which publishes Closer and FHM – today warned underlying revenues were being hit by difficult trading conditions.

A recovery in mining stocks helped lift share prices in London into the black today after a mixed session for traders.

The FTSE 100 Index was dragged into the red today as oil and energy stocks weighed heavily on the market.

IT is estimated that there are eight interested parties vying to buy regional radio station, Waterford Local Radio (WLR), which is valued at close to €8 million.

Media group and Heat magazine publisher Emap today said it had lined up the Italian publisher of women’s glossy Grazia as a possible buyer for its struggling French business.

A market-beating performance by Emap’s UK consumer magazines division ensured the media group posted a 9% rise in annual profits to £223m (€327m) today.

Magazine publisher Emap today predicted another tough year after business was hit by poor sales in France and a downturn in public sector recruitment in the UK – particularly in the NHS.

Today: The Mandate trade union biennial delegate conference continues today at the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney.

Heavy profit-taking dragged London markets into the red today as shares in blue chip heavyweight Vodafone remained at their lowest level for three years.

THE Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) plans to award a licence to run a commercial radio station in the south-west.

Teenage music magazine Smash Hits is to close after almost 30 years, it was reported today.

The London market was dragged lower by mobile giant Vodafone today as a downbeat trading statement knocked a tenth off its value.