Online travel platform Trainline on Thursday launched a £50m share buyback as ticket sales grew by almost a quarter in the first six months of its financial year.
UK housebuilder Redrow said it expected profits and revenue to halve next year as the housing market laboured amid higher borrowing and challenging conditions, with the company's weekly sales slumping over the summer.
GKN Automotive owner Dowlais Group held annual guidance after posting better-than-expected maiden interim profits, driven by strong margins and the growing push for electric vehicles.
UK conglomerate Associated British Foods lifted annual guidance again boosted by recovery at its Primark retail chain and strong performance from food operations.
German inflation eased to 6.1% in August - confirming initial readings - as elevated food and energy prices continued to outstrip the overall rate, according to official data released on Friday.