Organisation: Life assurer Friends Provident

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ITV drags down FTSE

Commercial broadcaster ITV led declines on the London market today amid fears over advertising revenues in another turbulent day for blue chip stocks.

Mon, 31 Mar, 2008

Friends rejects new Flowers offer

Life assurer Friends Provident today said it had rejected a revised £3.5bn (€4.4bn) offer from private equity firm JC Flowers.

Mon, 31 Mar, 2008

Up to 500 insurance jobs to go

Life assurer Friends Provident today announced the loss of around 500 jobs following a decision to axe its direct sales operation.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2003

Footsie ends dull week on a high as blue-chips surge

BLUE-CHIP shares raced ahead yesterday to end an otherwise gloomy week on a high note.

Sat, 07 Sep, 2002