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EPA:CAP News 1 February 2026

NS&I’s £3bn IT overhaul hits another reset as Premium Bonds giant weighs cutting legacy links

NS&I’s £3bn IT overhaul hits another reset as Premium Bonds giant weighs cutting legacy links

London, 08:20 GMT, Feb 1, 2026 Britain’s state-owned savings bank, National Savings & Investments, is exploring ways to reduce the effort needed to link its aging IT systems with new services as it attempts to revive a delayed tech overhaul, CEO Dax Harkins told the Public Accounts Committee in a letter. The project is now expected to finish “outside the…

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  • Haleon Shares Rise 2% Ahead of February 25 Full-Year Results
    February 1, 2026, 6:17 AM EST. Haleon (HLN.L) shares gained 1.96% to close at 378.9 pence on Friday, buoyed by anticipation of full-year results on February 25. Despite the lift, the stock remains about 10% below its 52-week peak of 419.4 pence. Investors await detailed insights on demand, costs, and profit margins amid cautious market sentiment. The upcoming Q1 trading update on April 29 also draws focus. Market watchers note sterling's weakness supports multinationals like Haleon, but risk persists if retail promotions intensify or consumer spending wanes. Trading volume reached approximately 14.1 million shares, underscoring investor interest ahead of key earnings.
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