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Sainsbury’s has raised its full-year profit guidance after reporting higher sales and underlying operating profit in the first half, driven by continued grocery volume growth and cost savings
Posted: 22/10/2026
Rentokil Initial has approved a $200m share buyback and reaffirmed its full-year profit guidance after delivering 3.4% organic revenue growth in the third quarter, while announcing that CFO Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson will step down in January 2027
Posted: 22/10/2026
Banking giant Barclays has unveiled plans to cut around 5,000 jobs this year, roughly 5% of its global workforce, linked to linked to AI-driven efficiency measures, which overshadowed a strong rise in third-quarter pre-tax profit and £500m share buyback
The job cuts are expected to fall mainly on support and operational functions, including technology-related roles
The job cuts are expected to fall mainly on support and operational functions, including technology-related roles
Posted: 22/10/2026
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has agreed to acquire the provider of credit intelligence, data and workflows, Octus, for just over $3.5bn
Posted: 22/10/2026
Elon Musk is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX
Posted: 21/10/2026
Great Places Housing Group has started the search for a new chief financial officer after Mike Gerrard announced plans to leave the housing association for a role outside the sector
Posted: 21/10/2026
Shares in Halfords fell despite strong first-half sales growth after the retailer stopped short of issuing a further profit upgrade, disappointing investors who had bet on continued momentum following a strong summer trading period
Posted: 21/10/2026
Shares in FTSE 250 transport operator Mobico Group jumped 34% on Wednesday after the company formerly known as National Express revealed it had received a potential takeover approach from a consortium backed by its largest shareholder
Posted: 21/10/2026
Ashtead Technology has agreed a recommended cash takeover by a vehicle backed by Ember Infrastructure Management, in a deal valuing the offshore energy technology specialist at about £505m and bringing it into private ownership
Posted: 21/10/2026
Bay Capital is set to acquire biotechnology developer Plenty Biologics in a £40m all-share deal, as the listed acquisition company seeks to capitalise on growing demand for biosimilar medicines
Posted: 20/10/2026
Building products manufacturer Genuit Group shares slumped after the FTSE 250 firm cut its 2026 underlying operating profit forecast to £84m, as unseasonably warm weather and weak demand hit its heating businesses
Posted: 20/10/2026
Wickes shares rose on Tuesday after the home improvement retailer reported accelerating sales growth in the third quarter and reaffirmed its full-year profit expectations
Posted: 20/10/2026
UK mid-market businesses recorded their fastest growth in almost two years in September, while employment rose at its strongest pace over the same period, according to NatWest
Posted: 20/10/2026
nexfibre shareholders have launched a fresh attack on the Competition and Markets Authority's provisional findings into the company's proposed £2bn takeover of broadband provider Netomnia
Posted: 20/10/2026
Volex has stated that its group revenue is expected to be at least $710m in the first half of its financial year, marking a 21% year-on-year increase
Posted: 19/10/2026
UK-listed companies issued 65 profit warnings in the third quarter of 2026, the highest quarterly total in nearly two years, as rising costs, geopolitical uncertainty and weaker demand put pressure on earnings, according to research from EY-Parthenon
Posted: 19/10/2026
BetterHome Group UK has appointed Martin Tullett as chief financial officer as the mortgage distribution group strengthens its leadership team and prepares for its next phase of growth
Posted: 19/10/2026
Shares in luxury handbag maker Mulberry rose on Monday after the company reported an 18.1% increase in first-half sales, with its turnaround strategy gaining traction despite a challenging consumer environment
Posted: 19/10/2026
Primary Health Properties (PHP) has entered into a conditional agreement to establish a 50:50 strategic joint venture (JV) with the global institutional investor, GIC, to invest in private hospital infrastructure
Posted: 19/10/2026
FTSE 100 oil and gas producer Ithaca Energy has begun the search for a new CEO after Luciano Vasques announced plans to retire by 31 March 2027
Posted: 16/10/2026
Aviva said Friday it expects its Wealth business to generate more than £500m of operating profit by 2032, while reiterating that it remains on track to achieve its existing target of £280m by 2027
Posted: 16/10/2026
London’s private sector continued to grow strongly in September, remaining the best-performing UK region, despite a more challenging economic backdrop, NatWest has found
Posted: 16/10/2026
Chancellor John Healey has pledged to protect the UK economy’s resilience in the October Budget as conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine drives up energy prices and government borrowing costs.
Speaking at the IMF annual meetings in Bangkok, Healey called for greater international cooperation to strengthen economic resilience, support growth and address the challenges posed by AI
Speaking at the IMF annual meetings in Bangkok, Healey called for greater international cooperation to strengthen economic resilience, support growth and address the challenges posed by AI
Posted: 16/10/2026
The FirstGroup Pension Scheme’s group section has finalised a £90m full buy-in with Aviva Life and Pensions UK, securing the benefits of over 500 scheme members
Posted: 16/10/2026
PureGym has announced that it has agreed to acquire one of Switzerland’s leading low-cost fitness business, NonStop Gym, for £235m
Posted: 15/10/2026
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy has today said she is "minded to intervene" in Sky's proposed £1.6bn acquisition of ITV's Media & Entertainment business, raising the prospect of formal investigations by Ofcom and the CMA.
In a statement to Parliament on Thursday, Nandy said she had informed Sky and ITV that she was considering intervention on several public-interest grounds, including the need to protect free expression in news media, maintain a sufficient plurality of news providers and ensure a diverse range of media ownership across the UK
In a statement to Parliament on Thursday, Nandy said she had informed Sky and ITV that she was considering intervention on several public-interest grounds, including the need to protect free expression in news media, maintain a sufficient plurality of news providers and ensure a diverse range of media ownership across the UK
Posted: 15/10/2026
The trustees of the Metallus UK Pension Scheme have agreed a £40m bulk purchase annuity (BPA) transaction with Royal London, securing the benefits of 493 members
Posted: 15/10/2026
Nvidia is stepping up its UK AI push with investments in five startups and a $250m (£190m) commitment to research into the safety and security of autonomous AI systems
Posted: 15/10/2026
UK gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.1% in August 2026, beating economists’ expectations of a 0.1% contraction, as stronger production output offset weakness in construction and flat services activity, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Posted: 15/10/2026
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has fined three businesses a combined £6m for misleading sales tactics, including false time-limited offers, automatically adding paid-for extras and failing to disclose mandatory fees clearly
Posted: 14/102/206
FTSE 100 CEO turnover is at its lowest in five years and is set to be at its second lowest since 2012, AJ Bell has revealed
Posted: 14/10/2026
The UBS (UK) Group Pension Plan has completed a £1.7bn buy-in with Legal & General (L&G), covering the UBS section of the scheme and securing the benefits of more than 7,000 members
Posted: 14/10/2026
Shares of FTSE 250 self storage operator Big Yellow Group rose more than 5% on Wednesday after activist investor Ancora Holdings Group urged the company to explore a sale, arguing that its shares significantly undervalue the business.
Ancora, which holds a stake of more than 4%, called on Big Yellow's board to launch a comprehensive strategic review and solicit offers from potential strategic and private equity buyers
Ancora, which holds a stake of more than 4%, called on Big Yellow's board to launch a comprehensive strategic review and solicit offers from potential strategic and private equity buyers
Posted: 14/102/206
Whitbread has recommended that its shareholders vote against the resolution proposed by the activist shareholder, Corvex, to appoint a new director of its own choosing to the firm’s board
Posted: 13/10/2026
Newcastle-based FTSE 250 housebuilder Bellway has warned that housing completions and margins will come under pressure in its new financial year, but has rewarded shareholders with a £150m buyback and higher dividend after a robust set of annual results
Posted: 13/102/206
Landsec has announced that it has completed the acquisition of an additional 10% stake in the top 10 UK retail destination, Bluewater
Posted: 13/10/2026
BP has forecast stronger refining profits and a sharp reduction in net debt for the third quarter, while warning of impairment charges of up to $4.5bn (£3.4bn) as new CEO Meg O’Neill prepares to unveil an updated strategy in December.
The FTSE 100 oil major said its indicative refining margin rose to $46.70 a barrel from $29.60 in the second quarter, boosting expectations for underlying profit in its products division by $1.9bn to $2.1bn
The FTSE 100 oil major said its indicative refining margin rose to $46.70 a barrel from $29.60 in the second quarter, boosting expectations for underlying profit in its products division by $1.9bn to $2.1bn
Posted: 13/10/2026
Hays has reported a 7% drop in its like-for-like (LFL) net fee performance on its permanent appointments, driven by a 12% decline in volumes, signalling a continued weakness in the job market
Posted: 12/10/2026
FTSE 250 firm IP Group has led an oversubscribed £4m pre-Series A funding round for Matter Machine, an AI-driven materials discovery company spun out of the University of Liverpool
Posted: 12/10/2026
FTSE 100-listed Metlen has teamed up with Thales Alenia Space and Thales Hellas to explore opportunities linked to Greece's future defence telecommunications satellite programme
Posted: 12/10/2026
The global equity release market is forecast to more than double in size to $52bn (£39bn) in annual releases by 2035, from current volumes of $17.7bn, according to research from the European Pensions and Property Asset Release Group (EPPARG) and EY
Posted: 12/10/2026
Shares in FTSE 250 travel food operator SSP Group fell on Friday despite the Upper Crust owner launching a new £50m share buyback, as investors focused on softer North American trading and a slightly weaker profit outlook
Posted: 09/10/2026
Oxford Metrics shares fell after the technology group warned it expected an adjusted operating loss of up to £3.9m, overshadowing its £525,000 acquisition of AI-powered motion-capture specialist Move AI on Friday
Posted: 09/102/206
Lucy Tilley has been appointed as the new CFO at the UK wealth management firm, Brooks Macdonald
Posted: 09/10/2026
Carlsberg Britvic has announced that it is proposing to close Marston’s Brewery in Burton-upon-Trent, along with its primary logistics operation based on the site
Posted: 09/10/2026
Airtel Money confirmed the final terms of its London IPO on Friday, paving the way for one of the City's largest listings in recent years.
The African mobile payments group is set to debut with a market value of about £5.3 billion, with the offering expected to raise up to £582m and becoming London's biggest IPO since Wise listed in 2021
The African mobile payments group is set to debut with a market value of about £5.3 billion, with the offering expected to raise up to £582m and becoming London's biggest IPO since Wise listed in 2021
Posted: 09/10/2026
Imperial Brands has announced that it has launched a new £1.5bn share buyback scheme for the 2027 financial year, following the recent completion of a £1.45bn scheme earlier this month
Posted: 08/10/2026
Aberdeen has reduced its stake in Standard Life by half to about 5.2%, selling around 52 million shares in the insurer
Posted: 08/10/2026
Tesco has raised the lower end of its annual profit guidance and increased its share buyback after reporting a better-than-expected a 6.5% rise in interim operating profit to £1.78bn.
The UK's largest supermarket now expects group adjusted operating profit of between £3.15bn and £3.30bn, compared with its previous £3bn to £3.3bn range
The UK's largest supermarket now expects group adjusted operating profit of between £3.15bn and £3.30bn, compared with its previous £3bn to £3.3bn range
Posted: 08/10/2026
Vodafone has upgraded its annual cost-savings target for VodafoneThree to £1bn by FY32 from £700m by FY30, as it outlined plans to accelerate growth and cash generation from its UK joint venture
Posted: 08/10/2026
Boots has been sold to the holding company of Canada’s billionaire Weston family for $8.9bn (£6.7bn).
The deal marks the second time that the pharmacy and retail chain has been acquired in the last 12 months, with Whittington Investments acquiring the British company from the private equity firm, Sycamore Partners
The deal marks the second time that the pharmacy and retail chain has been acquired in the last 12 months, with Whittington Investments acquiring the British company from the private equity firm, Sycamore Partners
Posted: 07/10/2026
The TW Kempton Pension Scheme has finalised a £1.5m buy-in with Just Group, securing the benefits of four pensioners and one deferred member
Posted: 07/10/2026
Royal Mail has announced that it is to cut up to 2,500 jobs by the end of 2027 as the business implements universal service reform as part of its transformation programme.
The postal service said that the reduction equates to less than 2% of its current workforce, and is subject to a consultation, after briefing the unions on its proposals
The postal service said that the reduction equates to less than 2% of its current workforce, and is subject to a consultation, after briefing the unions on its proposals
Posted: 07/10/2026
FTSE 250 property group Hammerson has appointed Gina Szymanski as CFO and a director, with her expected to join its board by 1 January 2027
Posted: 07/10/2026
Environmental utility infrastructure company Pennon shares fell more than 15% after the company unveiled a £550m rights issue, cut its dividend and announced a major "operational reset" aimed at improving performance, particularly at South West Water
Posted: 07/10/2026
Clarksons has stated that it expects its underlying profit before tax for the full year to not be less than £135m in the year to 31 December
Posted: 06/10/2026
Kenmare Resources has confirmed that it has received a non-binding proposal from International Resources Holdings RSC (IRH) regarding a possible cash offer for the entire London-listed company.
The Irish-headquartered miner said talks with IRH are ongoing, but cautioned that there is no certainty that a formal offer will emerge or what terms any bid might contain
The Irish-headquartered miner said talks with IRH are ongoing, but cautioned that there is no certainty that a formal offer will emerge or what terms any bid might contain
Posted: 06/10/2026
UK venture-backed companies attracted £16.9bn across 1,417 deals in the first seven months of 2026, but a lack of exits and a concentration of investment in fewer, larger funding rounds could hinder the ecosystem's future growth, according to a NatWest and PitchBook report
Posted: 06/10/2026
Shares in Asos have fallen by over 13% after the online fashion retailer was allegedly hacked earlier today
Posted: 06/10/2026
Informa has agreed to buy B2B events organiser Clarion from private equity firm Blackstone for £2.24bn as it launches a formal process to separate its academic publishing business, Taylor & Francis, in an effort to sharpen its focus on events
Posted: 06/10/2026
DWS, the asset management arm of Deutsche Bank, has agreed to acquire Peakside Capital Advisors, a specialist real estate investment manager focused on Germany and Central and Eastern Europe, as it seeks to expand its alternatives business
Posted: 05/10/2026
National Grid has increased its earnings per share guidance for the full-year, following a strong first half performance in its Ventures and Other division
Posted: 05/10/2026
FTSE 100 oil and gas producer Ithaca Energy has agreed to acquire a portfolio of offshore Canadian oil assets from Suncor Energy for up to US$1.1bn (£830m), its first international acquisition outside the North Sea
Posted: 05/10/2026
MJ Gleeson has announced that its CFO, Stefan Allanson, has advised the board of his intention to step down from the board after 11 years in the role
Posted: 05/10/2026
BT Group has acquired TalkTalk Telecommunications and PlatformX Communications (PXC) out of administration on a debt-free basis, securing continuity of broadband services for around 2.5 million customers in an "unprecedented situation".
The deal was completed overnight following a settlement with TalkTalk’s largest lender, Ares Management, which BT agreed to pay around £100m to resolve the weekend impasse with creditors and avoid a potentially prolonged legal dispute.
The deal was completed overnight following a settlement with TalkTalk’s largest lender, Ares Management, which BT agreed to pay around £100m to resolve the weekend impasse with creditors and avoid a potentially prolonged legal dispute.
Posted: 05/10/2026
Capita said on Friday that the National Audit Office (NAO) was undertaking a further review of its administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme (CSPS)
Posted: 02/10/2026
Shares in FTSE 250 trading platform operator IG Group fell by as much as 27% on Friday after the company warned Q3 revenue would be down 14% year-on-year and cut its revenue growth expectations for 2026.
IG said weaker-than-expected revenue retention in its over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives business would hit third-quarter revenue and lead to a downgrade to its full-year growth outlook
IG said weaker-than-expected revenue retention in its over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives business would hit third-quarter revenue and lead to a downgrade to its full-year growth outlook
Posted: 02/10/2026
Wetherspoons has seen its like-for-like sales increase by 4.2% year-on-year in the 52 weeks to 26 July, despite its profits falling by 28% to £58.6m
Posted: 02/10/2026
The Cognitronics Limited Pension and Life Assurance Scheme has secured a £1.7m buy-in with Aviva, covering the benefits of eight deferred members
Posted: 02/10/2026
Nuveen has completed its acquisition of Schroders, creating one of the world’s leading active public-to-private asset and wealth managers with $2.6trn AUM
Posted: 02/10/2026
Landsec has announced that it has agreed to acquire 100% of Metrocentre in Newcastle for £516m from Tynehawk Holdings, financed through an equity issue and existing debt facilities
Posted: 01/10/2026
Topps Tiles, the UK's largest specialist tile seller, has reiterated its full-year profit guidance after a challenging year for the market, with sales hit by "periods of extreme heat" in the final quarter
Posted: 01/10/2026
Filtronic shares rose 14% Thursday after the company secured its largest-ever order from SpaceX, a $68.1m (£51.3m) follow-on contract for its proprietary technology
Posted: 01/10/2026
FTSE 250 construction materials group Breedon has appointed CFO James Brotherton as its next CEO, with effect from 1 January 2027
Posted: 01/10/2026
Brazilian digital bank Nubank has ruled out a potential tie-up with Monzo, ending speculation that it was considering a deal that could have valued the UK challenger bank at £8bn to £10bn
Posted: 01/10/2026
The Bank of England (BoE) has warned that high valuations of artificial intelligence companies remain vulnerable to a “sharper correction”, with a significant reassessment of AI earnings and growth expectations potentially spilling into wider financial markets
Posted: 30/09/2026
Marks Electrical has upgraded its full-year profit guidance and appointed former Balfour Beatty exec Philip Luke De Villanueva as its new CFO
Posted: 30/09/2026
Young’s has described its trading in the 26 weeks to 28 September as “strong”, following "excellent weather" and a summer of sport
Posted: 30/09/2026
Greggs has launched a consultation over plans to restructure its manufacturing operations, with four sites potentially closing and around 740 jobs at risk over the next two and a half years, even as sales rose 7.7% in the 13 weeks to 26 September.
The programme is expected to require around £60m of cash costs, including £40m of capital expenditure, disruption costs and redundancy payments, while generating cost savings of around £20m from 2028 and 2029
The programme is expected to require around £60m of cash costs, including £40m of capital expenditure, disruption costs and redundancy payments, while generating cost savings of around £20m from 2028 and 2029
Posted: 30/09/2026
Card Factory has reiterated its profit guidance for the current financial year, ahead its final quarter, which it has labelled its ‘golden quarter’
Posted: 29/09/2026
"Reckless" South West Water (SWW) has been fined £7.87m, the largest environmental penalty ever imposed in Devon and Cornwall, after admitting to a series of pollution offences over a six-year period.
Posted: 29/09/2026
Vesuvius shares jumped more than 20% after the materials engineering group confirmed it was evaluating a latest takeover proposal from Austria's RHI Magnesita, following more than a year of approaches.
The latest proposal, received on 27 August, comprises 470p in cash and 0.28 new RHI Magnesita shares for every 10 Vesuvius shares, valuing the FTSE 250 firm at around 551p per share and approximately £1.37bn
The latest proposal, received on 27 August, comprises 470p in cash and 0.28 new RHI Magnesita shares for every 10 Vesuvius shares, valuing the FTSE 250 firm at around 551p per share and approximately £1.37bn
Posted: 29/09/2026
AstraZeneca is to invest $2bn (£1.51bn) in US biopharma firm Summit Therapeutics as part of a strategic equity investment and clinical collaboration aimed at expanding its oncology portfolio
Posted: 29/09/2026
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally accepted a package of remedies offered by Co-operative Group to address competition concerns over its acquisition of Southern Co-op.
Posted: 29/09/2026
Norway's DNO said on Monday it will not raise its offer for Edinburgh-based oil and gas producer Capricorn Energy, effectively ending the bidding contest and clearing the way for Genel Energy's agreed $436m (£330m) takeover
Posted: 28/09/2026
CVC has abandoned its pursuit of UK engineering specialist Bodycote, clearing the way for US private equity firm Veritas Capital to complete its £1.65bn takeover of the firm
Posted: 28/09/2026
Aldi has announced that it plans to invest a record £900m into new stores and distribution centres in the UK in a bid to tackle food affordability
Posted: 28/09/2026
Digital bank Monzo is in early-stage talks over a potential sale to Brazilian fintech giant Nubank that could value the UK digital bank at between £8bn and £10bn, casting fresh doubt over one of London's most anticipated fintech stock market debuts.
New York-listed Nu Holdings, Nubank's parent company, has reportedly approached Monzo about a possible combination, with the UK lender understood to have appointed Morgan Stanley and Qatalyst as advisers
New York-listed Nu Holdings, Nubank's parent company, has reportedly approached Monzo about a possible combination, with the UK lender understood to have appointed Morgan Stanley and Qatalyst as advisers
Posted: 28/09/2026
Gordon Brothers, the owner of Poundland, is demanding £30m from potential buyers to acquire the UK discount chain, according to reports
Posted: 25/09/2026
NFU Mutual (NFUM) has selected Bloomberg Buy-side Solutions together with Clearwater Analytics to modernise its investment operating model
Posted: 25/09/2026
Harworth Group’s board has reversed its previous opposition to Peel Holdings’ takeover bid, unanimously recommending shareholders accept an increased “best and final” cash offer of 187p per share that values the property developer at around £631.7m
Posted: 25/09/2026
Genel Energy has agreed to acquire Capricorn Energy for $436m (£330m), outbidding a previously agreed takeover offer from Norwegian oil company DNO
Posted: 25/09/2026
The British automotive sector has seen over £1bn invested over the last seven days, following announcements from manufacturers over the past week
Posted: 24/09/2026
FTSE 250 drugmaker Hikma Pharmaceuticals has appointed Rebecca Hall as CFO and executive director
Posted: 24/09/2026
AO World has announced that it has completed its acquisition of the specialist photography retailer, Jessops, from businessman and Dragons’ Den star, Peter Jones CBE
Posted: 24/09/2026
Raspberry Pi has upgraded its full-year profit outlook after reporting record first-half revenue and profitability, driven by strong demand from OEM customers and resellers, higher unit shipments and a favourable product mix.
Revenue for the six months to 30 June rose 90% to $256.9m, while adjusted earnings more than doubled, increasing 108% to $40.3m. Pre-tax profit climbed 216% to $19.6m from $6.2m a year earlier
Revenue for the six months to 30 June rose 90% to $256.9m, while adjusted earnings more than doubled, increasing 108% to $40.3m. Pre-tax profit climbed 216% to $19.6m from $6.2m a year earlier
Posted: 24/09/2026
Vistry has reported a loss of £661.3m in the six months to 30 June, reflecting discounted open market stock and £73.2m in building safety provision.
Posted: 24/09/2026
Infrastructure and construction group Balfour Beatty reported plans to increase its UK workforce from around 14,000 to 16,000 over the next two years as it expands to deliver major infrastructure projects
Posted: 24/09/2026
JD Sports has recorded a near 20% year-on-year drop in its profit before tax, totalling £294m, as cost-of-living pressures hit its consumers.
The sports fashion retailer said its performance in the 26 weeks to 1 August was resilient against a challenging backdrop, as its sales dropped by 0.8% to £5.89bn.
The sports fashion retailer said its performance in the 26 weeks to 1 August was resilient against a challenging backdrop, as its sales dropped by 0.8% to £5.89bn.
Posted: 23/09/2026
Engineering firm Renishaw reported a 27% rise in pre-tax profit to £150m for the year to 30 June, as strong demand from the semiconductor and aerospace and defence sectors helped drive record revenue
Posted: 23/09/2026
Joanne Wilson has been appointed as the new CFO at Diageo, replacing Nik Jhangiani
Posted: 23/09/2026
Airtel Money, the digital payments arm of Airtel Africa, announced plans to list on the LSE at a valuation expected to reach between $8bn and $9bn, having also secured a cornerstone investment agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Posted: 23/09/2026
Rentokil Initial has agreed to sell its US aquatic management business SOLitude Lake Management and its Vertex Aquatic Solutions division to private equity firm Bain Capital for $230m, as part of a further simplification of the FTSE 100 group's portfolio
Posted: 22/09/2026
B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher reported stronger first-half profits and upgraded its full-year outlook, sending shares up around 10% in early trading today
Posted: 22/09/2026
Paramount Skydance has cleared a major regulatory hurdle to its proposed $111bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) after reaching a settlement with 12 US states that had sued to block it, and now expects the deal to close in the next few weeks
Posted: 22/09/2026
Record has announced that it has appointed Albert Soleiman as its new CFO, effective from 28 September
Posted: 22/09/2026
The partnership will see Hg Catalyst, the private equity firm’s AI product incubator and wider in-house AI team, work directly with Anthropic to deploy agentic AI across portfolio companies
Posted: 21/09/2026
Shares in Craneware have fallen by over 23% after the firm stated that its revenue expectations have been reset to the equivalent of $185m in the current financial year
Posted: 21/09/2026
Heineken’s pub business is nearing a deal to acquire around 300 venues from Stonegate, the UK’s largest pub group, in a transaction reportedly worth about £300m
Posted: 21/09/2026
JD Sports has announced a new franchise partnership with the multi-brand omni-channel retail distributor, Axo, marking its entry into the Mexican market
Posted: 21/09/2026
Revolut is planning a dual stock market listing in London and New York, founder and CEO Nik Storonsky has confirmed
Posted: 18/09/206
Defence Holdings has secured its second customer contract with the UK government, with delivery starting immediately
Posted: 18/09/2026
Shares in Mothercare have dropped by almost 68% after stating that its leading Middle East franchise partner is reviewing its stores, in light of the “ongoing situation in a number” of its territories.
The British heritage brand stated that while this review is yet to conclude, it is anticipating the closure of the "substantial majority" of its franchised stores in the region in 2027
The British heritage brand stated that while this review is yet to conclude, it is anticipating the closure of the "substantial majority" of its franchised stores in the region in 2027
Posted: 18/09/2026
Harworth Group has renewed its defence against a takeover approach from Peel Bidco, unanimously recommending that shareholders reject the bidder's revised £1.775 per-share cash offer after Peel's holding crossed the critical 30% threshold this week
Posted: 18/09/2026
Drax has upgraded its earnings guidance for the full year, as the group supported the UK energy system through July and August’s heatwave
Posted: 17/09/2026
Global CFOs are increasingly focusing on financial levers they can directly control as economic and geopolitical uncertainty persists, with cash flow, working capital and forecasting moving up the agenda, according to research from American Express
Posted: 17/09/2026
The online retail group, formerly boohoo, reported improved interim profitability for H1 FY27 and said its turnaround strategy continued to make progress
Posted: 17/09/2026
Next has increased its profit guidance for the full year by £12m to £1.25bn, as a result of a small upgrade in sales expectations and some additional cost savings.
In the six months to July, the fashion and homeware retailer saw its group sales increase by 9% year-on-year to £3.54bn, while its profit before tax jumped by 10.5% to £569m
In the six months to July, the fashion and homeware retailer saw its group sales increase by 9% year-on-year to £3.54bn, while its profit before tax jumped by 10.5% to £569m
Posted: 17/09/2026
Shares in WH Smith remained relatively unchanged today despite the travel retailer reporting a “solid” Q4 revenue performance
Posted: 16/09/2026
System1 has rejected Brave Bison for the fourth time, believing the latest offer still “materially undervalues” the marketing effectiveness business and does not reflect its underlying momentum or strategic value
Posted: 16/09/2026
Barratt Redrow has lowered its completions expectations for the current financial year, despite its revenue increasing by 6.6% to just over £6bn in the year to 28 June
Posted: 16/09/2026
McLaren Automotive has unveiled a £500m investment programme to expand its UK manufacturing, engineering and operations, including a new vehicle assembly facility and the in-house development and production of engines and transmissions for the first time.
The investment will increase production capacity, accelerate development of next-generation vehicles and broaden McLaren’s model range, with the company also confirming plans for its first performance SUV alongside future supercar models
The investment will increase production capacity, accelerate development of next-generation vehicles and broaden McLaren’s model range, with the company also confirming plans for its first performance SUV alongside future supercar models
Posted: 16/09/2026
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has formally launched a Phase 1 merger inquiry into McCormick & Company’s proposed acquisition of the majority of Unilever’s Foods business
Posted: 16/09/2026
hVIVO has announced that Richard Cotton will be appointed as interim CFO from 30 September
Posted: 15/09/2026
Wickes Group reported a "strong volume-led performance" in the first half and said it remained on track to deliver around 10% growth in adjusted pre-tax profit for 2026, sending its shares sharply higher.
The Watford-based home improvement retailer reported revenue of £865.3m for the 26 weeks to 27 June, up 2.1% year-on-year, while adjusted pre-tax profit increased 1.1% to £27.6m after a difficult period for UK home-improvement retailers
The Watford-based home improvement retailer reported revenue of £865.3m for the 26 weeks to 27 June, up 2.1% year-on-year, while adjusted pre-tax profit increased 1.1% to £27.6m after a difficult period for UK home-improvement retailers
Posted: 25/09/2026
MJ Gleeson has recorded a group loss of £2.7m in the year to 30 June, marking a 133.2% decrease year-on-year after operating in a "subdued market"
Posted: 15/09/2026
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has invited comments on the proposed £3.1bn acquisition of Mitie Group by OCS Group International, opening the first stage of its merger review
Posted: 25/09/2026
Brave Bison has made a fourth offer for System1, valued at £47.5m, after the marketing technology firm issued an "unequivocal rejection" of its previous offer
Posted: 14/09/2026
Cerillion has lowered its revenue and earnings margin guidance after some anticipated new and existing customer orders have been delayed or deferred.
The firm said these delays include expansions and upgrades to software licenses
The firm said these delays include expansions and upgrades to software licenses
Posted: 14/09/2026
A defined benefit (DB) pension scheme sponsored by Special Melted Products Ltd has completed a £52m full-scheme buy-in with Canada Life
Posted: 14/09/2026
The CFO at HSBC, Pam Kaur, has informed the board of her plan to leave the role next year and not stand for re-election as director at the company’s 2027 AGM
Posted: 11/09/2026
Trainline said it has delivered a "robust" first half, as its group net ticket sales remained flat year-on-year at £3.3bn in the six months to 31 August.
The rail and coach travel platform reported that in this period, its underlying revenue totalled £233m, dropping by 1% annually
The rail and coach travel platform reported that in this period, its underlying revenue totalled £233m, dropping by 1% annually
Posted: 11/09/2026
M&G has completed a £100m bulk purchase annuity (BPA) transaction, covering 650 members of a pension scheme sponsored by an unnamed UK financial services company
Posted: 11/09/2026
Eleco has agreed to an all-cash acquisition offer from the private equity firm, Accel-KKR, for an enterprise value of £207.6m
Posted: 10/09/2026
Shares in Associated British Foods (ABF) dropped by over 9% earlier today as it reported that like-for-like sales at Primark are expected to drop by 2.6% year-on-year in the 12 months to 12 September.
The multinational food processing and retailing group stated in its latest update that despite a challenging consumer environment in most markets, it has continued to strengthen its Primark customer proposition
The multinational food processing and retailing group stated in its latest update that despite a challenging consumer environment in most markets, it has continued to strengthen its Primark customer proposition
Posted: 10/09/2026
Currys has said that it has seen a "strong start to the year" in its UK & Ireland and Nordics divisions, and remains on track to reach its expectations in the full-year
Posted: 10/09/2026
Goodwin has agreed to a £1.1bn acquisition offer from an affiliate of the US global alternative investment firm, Cerberus, for part of its mechanical engineering division
Posted: 09/09/2026
Revolut is stepping up its challenge to the UK’s established corporate banks by targeting companies in the FTSE 250
Posted: 09/09/2026
Victrex has increased its profit guidance in its pre-close trading update, following a 10% reduction in its headcount
Posted: 09/09/2026
United Utilities has been hit with a record £900,000 fine and ordered to pay a total of £964,225 including costs after a major sewage pollution incident along Lancashire's Fylde Coast in June 2023
Posted: 09/09/2026
Fuller’s has announced that it has exchanged contracts to purchase 10 pubs from Stonegate Group for a total purchase price of £35.25m before fees and taxes
Posted: 08/09/2026
80 Mile has agreed terms for a proposed all-share merger with US-based Greenland Energy, valuing the AIM-listed company at £61.48m
Posted: 08/09/2026
Shares in Computacenter dropped by more than 5% earlier today after it reported a committed product order backlog of £9.3bn, marking an annual increase of 323.2% in the six months to 30 June
Posted: 08/09/2026
Dunelm shares fell around 12.6% as the homeware retailer warned that trading in the first six weeks of FY2027 had been “significantly softer” following a period of "unusually hot weather".
Despite a challenging consumer environment, the UK's leading homewares retailer delivered higher sales, maintained profits, improved cash generation and unveiled a new growth strategy under CEO Clo Moriarty
Despite a challenging consumer environment, the UK's leading homewares retailer delivered higher sales, maintained profits, improved cash generation and unveiled a new growth strategy under CEO Clo Moriarty
Posted: 08/09/2026
Jaguar Land Rover plans to cut around 4,000 jobs globally over the next two years as it seeks to save £1.7bn amid falling sales, US tariffs, intense competition and the financial impact of last year’s cyber-attack
Posted: 07/09/2026
Collinson Group has secured a £350m revolving credit facility from a syndicate of five international banks, doubling its previous financing capacity and supporting a £500m investment programme over the next five years
Posted: 07/08/2026
UK private hospital operator Spire Healthcare has agreed to a recommended cash acquisition by Tulip UK Bidco, a newly formed investment vehicle, in a transaction that values Spire's equity at approximately £1.03bn and would see it leave the London Stock Exchange (LSE)
Posted: 07/09/2026
Standard Life’s IFRS adjusted operating profit climbed 25% year-on-year to £563m in H1 2026, up from £451m a year earlier
Posted: 07/09/2026
M&G has reported a 15% year-on-year increase in its operating profit in the first half of the year, totalling £435m
Posted: 03/09/2026
An unnamed defined benefit (DB) pension scheme has agreed to join Clara Pensions through its 'Small Schemes Offering', which will transfer more than 400 members and approximately £40m of assets into the Clara Pension Trust
Posted: 03/09/2026
Shares in TT Electronics increased by over 12% after the firm stated that its full-year adjusted operating profit is set to be ahead of current market expectations
Posted: 02/09/2026
Halma has announced that it has acquired the specialist provider of water quality monitoring and analysis technology, Pyxis, for approximately £126m
Posted: 02/09/2026
The Samworth Brothers Limited Superannuation Scheme has completed a £400m buy-in with Canada Life, securing the benefits of more than 3,000 pensioners and 4,000 deferred members
Posted: 02/09/2026
Gamma Communications has agreed to a £1.079bn takeover offer from the London-based private equity firm, Epiris.
The recommended cash offer for the FTSE 250 British telecoms firm comprises an offer of £11.20 per Gamma share, representing a 53% premium on its closing share price on 7 April, which is the last prior day to the commencement of an offer period.
The recommended cash offer for the FTSE 250 British telecoms firm comprises an offer of £11.20 per Gamma share, representing a 53% premium on its closing share price on 7 April, which is the last prior day to the commencement of an offer period.
Posted: 01/09/2026
Frasers Group has announced its intention to take its shareholding interest in Hugo Boss to over 50%, through the potential acquisition of further shares in the luxury fashion brand
Posted: 01/09/2026
Wood Pension Plan has completed a £1.65bn buy-in with Legal and General Assurance Society (L&G), securing the benefits of all 16,400 members
Posted: 01/09/2026
Goodwin recorded trading profit of £77.5m in the year to 30 April, marking a 118% year-on-year increase, following a rise in defence programmes in recent years
Posted: 28/08/2026
Marketing technology firm System1 continues to reject Brave Bison's advances, reiterating its “unequivocal rejection” of the latest offer after the bidder formally posted its document
Posted: 28/08/2026
UK business confidence rose by four points to 53% in August, its highest level since March, as firms became more optimistic about both their own trading prospects and the wider economy, according to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer
Posted: 28/08/2026
Shares in Watkin Jones dropped by over 5% earlier today after the residential for rent developer and operator said that it is unlikely that all of its investor transactions will conclude in the current financial year
Posted: 28/08/2026
Macfarlane Group has said that it has made progress in its profit recovery in the first half of the year, despite it falling by 5% year-on-year to £4.71m
Posted: 27/08/2026
Unilever has put its Colman’s mustard brand up for sale as it seeks to address potential competition concerns ahead of its planned $44.8bn combination of its foods business with US condiments group McCormick
Posted: 27/08/2026
Halfords has upgraded its FY27 underlying pre-tax profit guidance ahead of market consensus, following a boost from "unusually warm summer weather", sending shares up by 10%.
Halfords now expects FY27 underlying profit before tax to be between £55m and £65m, ahead of current consensus of £52.6m, putting even the bottom end of the new profit range above most previous forecasts
Halfords now expects FY27 underlying profit before tax to be between £55m and £65m, ahead of current consensus of £52.6m, putting even the bottom end of the new profit range above most previous forecasts
Posted: 27/08/2026
Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group has announced that Graham Duncan has been appointed to its board of directors and as interim CFO, with effect from 1 September
Posted: 26/08/2026
P&O Ferries has paid the £94m it owed to the Merchant Navy Ratings Pension Fund (MNRPF) in full, following negotiations between the scheme’s trustees and DP World
Posted: 26/08/2026
Brave Bison has reported a profit before tax of £4.1m in the six months to 30 June, marking a 120% year-on-year increase
Posted: 26/08/2026
AEW UK REIT (AEWU) has withdrawn from the contest for Alternative Income REIT (AIRE), stating it has no intention of making a firm offer after failing to secure the backing of AIRE's largest shareholder, Glenstone.
In a Rule 2.8 statement released on Wednesday to the London Stock Exchange (LSE), AEWU said Glenstone's public opposition to its proposed all-share acquisition, together with Glenstone's own cash bid for AIRE, had rendered a combination unworkable despite support from the AIRE board
In a Rule 2.8 statement released on Wednesday to the London Stock Exchange (LSE), AEWU said Glenstone's public opposition to its proposed all-share acquisition, together with Glenstone's own cash bid for AIRE, had rendered a combination unworkable despite support from the AIRE board
Posted: 26/08/2026
AstraZeneca has tapped European debt markets with a €2.55bn multi-tranche bond offering, with proceeds earmarked for general long-term corporate purposes
Posted: 25/08/2026
NatWest has secured approval to establish a representative office in Connecticut, marking its first significant attempt to expand in the US since the financial crisis as changes to UK banking rules ease restrictions on overseas operations
Posted: 25/08/2026
The National Wealth Fund (NWF), a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK Government, has agreed to invest up to £71m in Tungsten West to restart production at the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon
Posted: 25/08/2026
Shares in easyJet showed little sign of investor concern on Tuesday after Apollo-backed bidder Eagle Bidco announced a delay to the publication of the scheme document for its proposed £5.7bn takeover of the airline.
The UK Takeover Panel approved an extension, pushing the deadline from 3 September to 15 October as the parties continue discussions with aviation regulators
The UK Takeover Panel approved an extension, pushing the deadline from 3 September to 15 October as the parties continue discussions with aviation regulators
Posted: 25/08/2026
Advertising group WPP and private equity firm Bain Capital are reportedly planning a sale of Kantar, jointly owned by the two companies, with advisers likely to be appointed this autumn to oversee the disposal of the market research and data analytics business.
The disposal could take place in stages, with Kantar's consumer data business potentially valued at $5bn-$7bn
The disposal could take place in stages, with Kantar's consumer data business potentially valued at $5bn-$7bn
Posted: 24/08/2026
SkinBioTherapeutics has appointed Anita Slater as interim CFO on an initial six-month term
Posted: 24/08/2026
Transport technology provider Tracsis has completed its £48m acquisition of rail software specialist Mistral Data after securing clearance from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), while reporting full-year trading in line with market expectations
Posted: 24/08/2026
MSI Defence Systems Limited has been awarded a €19.4m contract by a NATO nation to supply three MSI-DS naval gun systems
Posted: 24/08/2026
Precision engineering group Hunting, which is on the hunt for a new CEO, reported a weaker first half, but increased its interim dividend on confidence of a stronger outlook.
Revenue, core earnings and adjusted profit all fell year-on-year, but the FTSE 250 firm said a strong performance from its subsea and perforating systems businesses and restructuring savings would support a stronger second half
Revenue, core earnings and adjusted profit all fell year-on-year, but the FTSE 250 firm said a strong performance from its subsea and perforating systems businesses and restructuring savings would support a stronger second half
Posted: 21/08/2026
NHS patient data providers Arcturis Data and Akrivia Health have reportedly agreed an all-share merger valued at £140m, in a deal that would create one of the UK’s largest independent healthcare data groups
Posted: 21/08/2026
Knights Group has agreed to acquire the commercial and private wealth service lines of the law firm, Moore Barlow, for £27m
Posted: 21/08/2026
The Altro Pension Scheme has completed an £85m bulk purchase annuity (BPA) transaction with M&G, securing the benefits of 740 scheme members and their dependants
Posted: 21/08/2026
Shares in JD Sports dropped by over 14% as the sports retailer stated that its footwear division “remained soft given consumer pressures" in the second quarter.
The firm recorded a 3.1% decline in like-for-like (LFL) sales across the group in Q2, while H1 LFL sales fell by 2.8% year-on-year
The firm recorded a 3.1% decline in like-for-like (LFL) sales across the group in Q2, while H1 LFL sales fell by 2.8% year-on-year
Posted: 20/08/2026
Aberdeen-based subsea technology provider Ashtead Technology shares plunged more than 15% after the company warned that project delays would push 2026 revenue and profit below market expectations
Posted: 20/08/2026
UK engineering technology firm AB Dynamics has acquired US-based eMpulse Test Systems for an initial £8.1m, with further earn-out payments linked to performance targets over the next three years
Posted: 20/08/2026
Standard Life is set to launch a new pension risk transfer (PRT) partnership backed by up to £2bn of initial capital, with the goal of expanding its reach into the largest and most complex defined benefit (DB) pension schemes
Posted: 20/08/2026
Medtech group Smith+Nephew is looking for a new CFO after John Rogers decided to leave at the end of September to take up an external position in the US, with his resignation coming shortly after the company cut its full-year revenue growth outlook
Posted: 19/08/2026
The Institute of Chartered Accountants’ Staff Pensions Fund has announced a £58m partial buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC)
Posted: 19/08/2026
Pinewood Technologies has agreed to a takeover offer from a private equity vehicle administered by the US firm, Ridgeview, valued at £545m
Posted: 19/08/2026
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Trainline over concerns that mandatory fees were not included in the upfront prices displayed to customers booking train and coach tickets through its website and app.
The investigations are part of a wider CMA clampdown on misleading pricing practices, including where mandatory charges are separated from the headline price, or added later in the buying process, known as drip pricing
The investigations are part of a wider CMA clampdown on misleading pricing practices, including where mandatory charges are separated from the headline price, or added later in the buying process, known as drip pricing
Posted: 19/08/2026
More than half of UK businesses believe AI has created new jobs within their organisations, according to new research from Lloyds
Posted: 18/08/2026
Titan Wealth has agreed to acquire Channel Islands-based tax advisory firm LTS Tax Limited for an undisclosed amount
Posted: 18/08/2026
Frasers Group has announced that it has increased its stake in Hugo Boss to 47.89%, following the launch of a voluntary public takeover offer
Posted: 18/08/2026
Mothercare has completed a full buyout of its executive defined benefit (DB) pension scheme, transferring all liabilities and scheme assets to an insurer and removing any legal or constructive obligation from the company
Posted: 17/08/2026
Virgin Trains has received pre-approval from The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to run services between London St. Pancras and Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam from 2030
Posted: 17/08/2026
Time Finance has agreed a recommended cash acquisition by Bentley Park, the parent company of Ultimate Finance, valuing the AIM-listed specialist lender at approximately £55.1m
Posted: 17/08/2026
Aviva shares climbed on Friday after the FTSE 100 insurer raised its interim dividend and reported stronger-than-expected half-year results, boosted by robust performance across its businesses and early progress from its Direct Line acquisition
Posted: 14/08/2026
Cohort has announced that its German subsidiary, ELAC, has been awarded a contract with Saab with a value of €140.7m
Posted: 14/08/2026
Iomart Group has appointed Matt Waymark as its new CFO, effective 14 September
Posted: 14/08/2026
Frasers Group has acquired Harvey Nichols from administrators FTI Consulting, taking control of the 200-year-old luxury retailer and warning the planned turnaround will require "tough choices".
The deal includes Harvey Nichols’ six UK stores in Knightsbridge, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and Edinburgh, its online business, existing inventory and more than 1,000 employees
The deal includes Harvey Nichols’ six UK stores in Knightsbridge, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and Edinburgh, its online business, existing inventory and more than 1,000 employees
Posted: 13/08/2026
Entain has reported that its group net gaming revenue (NGR) landed ahead of expectations in the six months to 30 June, rising by 5% year-on-year
Posted: 13/08/2026
Property consultants Savills reported a first-half performance that saw revenue rise 9% year-on-year to £1.23bn, while underlying pre-tax profit ballooned up 47%
Posted: 13/08/2026
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) 1974 Pension Scheme has completed a £22m buy-in with Royal London
Posted: 13/08/2026
UK gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.4% in the three months to June, down from 0.6% in the three months to May, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.
The latest data also follows growth of 0.8% in April, demonstrating a slowdown in the UK economy following a positive start to the year
The latest data also follows growth of 0.8% in April, demonstrating a slowdown in the UK economy following a positive start to the year
Posted: 13/08/2026
Finance software provider Aptitude Software has appointed technology industry veteran Kenneth Paqvalén as its finance chief and executive director, filling a vacancy that has existed since February 2025
Posted: 12/08/2026
The Royal Society of Chemistry Pension Scheme has completed an £83m full-scheme buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC)
Posted: 12/08/2026
evoke has reported that its adjusted earnings fell in line with expectations in H1, falling by 12% to £150.2m, having been offset by a £46m year-on-year increase in gaming duties, predominantly from the UK
Posted: 12/08/2026
Balfour Beatty shares rose 10% to a record high after the infrastructure and construction giant reported strong first-half results, with growth driven by US buildings and UK power transmission, prompting the company to upgrade its full-year outlook.
The London-based company said growth was driven by strong demand for US building projects and UK power transmission work
The London-based company said growth was driven by strong demand for US building projects and UK power transmission work
Posted: 12/08/2026
Bellway has stated that it has delivered a "robust performance" in the year to 31 July, as it beat its total housing completion expectations
Posted: 11/08/2026
Seeing Machines shares more than 11% after the AI-powered driver monitoring specialist reported stronger revenue, record automotive production volumes and a profitable second half
Posted: 11/08/2026
Shares in Shoe Zone increased by over 17% after the retailer reported that its cash and equivalents are set to be £7m ahead of its previous budget
Posted: 11/08/2026
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) came under modest pressure in early trading after a record 200 hotel openings in the first half still saw revenue fall short of expectations.
While the Holiday Inn owner delivered 10% growth in operating profit, 13% growth in adjusted earnings per share and record hotel development activity, investors focused on a slowdown in second-quarter room revenue growth and a small profit miss versus consensus forecasts.
While the Holiday Inn owner delivered 10% growth in operating profit, 13% growth in adjusted earnings per share and record hotel development activity, investors focused on a slowdown in second-quarter room revenue growth and a small profit miss versus consensus forecasts.
Posted: 11/08/2026
Marshalls has stated that it has delivered a "resilient first half performance" despite subdued end markets, as its adjusted profit before tax jumped 13.2% year-on-year to £24.9m
Posted: 10/08/2026
Serica Energy has brought its pursuit of Pharos Energy to a halt, declaring that its 32.67p-per-share offer is final and will not be increased, despite a higher competing bid from Ratio Petroleum Energy which is now firmly in the driver's seat
Posted: 10/08/2026
Nichols has agreed to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of the Irish functional drinks brand, VITHIT, for £64m
Posted: 10/08/2026
The Government is backing a new £100m phase of the British Business Bank’s Investor Pathways Capital Initiative to expand access to venture capital for early-stage businesses across the UK and support growth beyond London
Posted: 10/08/2026
The Pharos Energy board has switched its support back to Ratio Petroleum after the Israeli company increased its takeover offer for the London-listed firm
Posted: 07/08/2026
Genel Energy has rejected a £202m acquisition bid from the Norwegian oil and gas firm, DNO
Posted: 07/08/2026
Shares in Goodwin jumped by as much as 15% earlier today as the FTSE 250 firm confirmed it had launched a strategic review into the potential sale of its mechanical engineering division
Posted: 07/08/2026
easyJet has agreed to a £5.7bn takeover by US investment firm Apollo Global Management after original bidder Castlelake withdrew from the race
Posted: 07/08/2026
Harworth Group has urged its shareholders to "take no action" after the FTSE 250 property developer received a £582.8m offer from The Peel Group
Posted: 06/08/2026
Drinks giant Diageo reported a sharp fall in profit but investors welcomed new CEO Sir Dave Lewis's restructuring strategy, sending the shares around 7% higher in early trading
Posted: 06/08/2026
Persimmon has increased its homebuilding full-year guidance in its half-year results, after recording a 15% increase in both group revenue and profit before tax
Posted: 06/08/2026
The Competition and Markets Authority has approved Paramount Skydance's proposed $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding that the deal is unlikely to substantially reduce competition in the UK and will not be referred for an in-depth Phase 2 investigation.
The CMA's review was based on evidence from the companies, internal documents, customers and competitors, as well as responses to its public consultation
The CMA's review was based on evidence from the companies, internal documents, customers and competitors, as well as responses to its public consultation
Posted: 06/08/2026
Newly incorporated 1947 Oil & Gas is aiming to join AIM later this month with an expected market capitalisation of £65m, most of which it will use to fund an acquisition, in what is nevertheless a welcome new addition to FTSE's junior market.
Posted: 05/08/2026
Legal & General (L&G) has recorded a 7% year-on-year increase in its core operating profit, totalling £918m, as it looks to become a "simpler, more focused" company
Posted: 05/08/2026
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced new reforms coming into effect today to simplify the UK initial public offering (IPO) process
Posted: 05/08/2026
Next has increased its full-year profit guidance, after its full price sales rose by 9.2% year-on-year to £70m, which is "materially ahead" of its 4% forecast
Posted: 05/08/2026
Private equity firm Permira has been revealed as one of the leading bidders for luxury health club operator Third Space, in a deal that could value the fast-growing business at between £700m and £1bn.
According to Sky News, Permira has begun work on a potential offer ahead of a formal sale process later this year
According to Sky News, Permira has begun work on a potential offer ahead of a formal sale process later this year
Posted: 05/08/2026
Domino’s has recorded what it has described as a "strong H1 trading performance", as its like-for-like sales jumped by 4.9% year-on-year
Posted: 04/08/2026
HSBC said it will resume share repurchases with a new programme of up to $1bn, after first-half profit jumped 23% to $19.5bn, ahead of market forecasts
Posted: 04/08/2026
BP's first full quarter under CEO Meg O'Neill saw profits more than double to $5.7bn and the petro giant today announced it intends to sell Archaea, its biogas business in the US.
Underlying profit rose to $5.7bn in the second quarter from $3.2bn in the previous three months, while reported profit was broadly unchanged at $3.9bn
Underlying profit rose to $5.7bn in the second quarter from $3.2bn in the previous three months, while reported profit was broadly unchanged at $3.9bn
Posted: 04/08/2026
Segro has announced that it has agreed to the terms of Prologis’ "final" combination offer, valued at £14bn
Posted: 04/08/2026
Shares in Clarksons increased by over 14% in early trading after the shipping services firm reported that its underlying pre-tax profit jumped by 56% year-on-year in the six months to 30 June
Posted: 03/08/2026
AstraZeneca is said to be in talks to acquire US drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb in a deal that would create a pharmaceutical group worth almost $400bn (£300bn).
The proposed transaction, first reported by the Financial Times this morning, would rank among the largest pharmaceutical mergers ever completed and create the world's fourth-largest listed drugmaker by market value
The proposed transaction, first reported by the Financial Times this morning, would rank among the largest pharmaceutical mergers ever completed and create the world's fourth-largest listed drugmaker by market value
Posted: 03/08/2026
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalised reforms to the UK's transaction reporting regime that it said will reduce compliance costs for financial firms by more than £108m a year while still maintaining the high-quality data needed to detect market abuse and supervise markets
Posted: 03/08/2026
RWS has agreed to acquire the French global provider of language and content services, Acolad, for £22.4m
Posted: 03/08/2026
easyJet has extended Castlelake's deadline to make a firm takeover offer until 7 August, aligning it with rival bidder Apollo, as the airline keeps both suitors in the running for a potential acquisition
Posted: 03/08/2026
Taylor Wimpey has seen its share price drop by almost 5%, after stating in its H1 update that its second quarter was "more challenging" as affordability pressures were exacerbated by the Middle East conflict
Posted: 31/07/2026
International Airlines Group (IAG) has seen its capacity drop lower than expectations in the first half of the year, following the impact of the Middle East conflict and the timing of Easter
Posted: 31/07/2026
Commercial broadcaster ITV reiterated its full-year guidance and announced a £100m share buyback ahead of the sale of its Media & Entertainment (M&E) business to Sky
Posted: 31/07/2026
Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has agreed to sell Argos to newly formed investment vehicle Swift Partners for at least £120m in order to sharpen its focus on its core grocery operations.
Posted: 31/07/2026
BAE Systems has recorded a 9% year-on-year jump in sales, increasing to £15.7bn in the six months to 30 June
Posted: 30/07/2026
Lloyds Banking Group delivered a strong set of half-year results, combining higher profits, a substantial increase in shareholder returns, and a new long-term growth strategy based on AI and digital transformation
Posted: 30/07/2026
Shell reported a 70% rise in first-half profits and a further $3bn share buyback programme as higher oil prices, robust trading and record operational performance offset disruption from the conflict in the Middle East
Posted: 30/07/2026
Rolls-Royce has increased its operating profit expectations for the full-year, following another period of "strong strategic delivery" in H1.
The FTSE 100 engineering firm recorded a 24.5% year-on-year increase in underlying revenue in the six months to 30 June, reaching almost £11.3bn, while its underlying pre-tax profit jumped by 47% to £2.49bn
The FTSE 100 engineering firm recorded a 24.5% year-on-year increase in underlying revenue in the six months to 30 June, reaching almost £11.3bn, while its underlying pre-tax profit jumped by 47% to £2.49bn
Posted: 30/07/2026
Shares in Greggs have increased by over 16% as the bakery chain saw its sales jump by 7.2% year-on-year to just over £1.1bn in the six months to 27 June.
The firm said this growth was supported by estate expansion and B2B partnership development, despite operating in a "challenging market"
The firm said this growth was supported by estate expansion and B2B partnership development, despite operating in a "challenging market"
Posted: 29/07/2026
Ofgem has launched a consultation on new measures to remove speculative, stalled and unviable data centre projects from Britain's electricity connections queue, as applications for grid capacity have increased three-fold in less than a year
Posted: 29/07/2026
Aberdeen’s adjusted operating profit (AOP) has increased by 21% year-on-year in the six months to £151m, although its share price dropped by over 5% after it recorded net outflows of £3bn
Posted: 29/07/2026
Aston Martin reported improved first half numbers, driven by deliveries of its Valhalla hybrid supercar, backed by a recently completed £550m refinancing
Posted: 29/07/2026
EY and its London office managing partner, Julie Carlyle, have been fined around £1.2m over failures linked to the auditing of online furniture retailer Made.com
Posted: 28/07/2026
Barclays upgraded its full-year income guidance after reporting better-than-expected first-half results, boosted by strong demand in investment banking
Posted: 28/07/2026
Consumer goods giant Unilever was the top FTSE performer today after reporting the fastest volume growth in more than a decade and upgrading its full-year outlook on the back of stronger-than-expected results
Posted: 28/07/2026
AstraZeneca reaffirmed its full-year guidance after reporting stronger-than-expected first-half results
Posted: 27/07/2026
Private equity firm, Stone Point Capital, has completed its partnership deal with Amber River to invest in the wealth management and advice company
Posted: 27/07/2026
DCC Energy has agreed a £5.75bn takeover from private equity firm KKR, and Energy Capital Partners
Posted: 27/07/2026
Pharos Energy has backed a £145.7m takeover by Serica Energy after the North Sea producer outbid rival suitor Ratio Petroleum Energy, which saw Pharos shares jump as much as 34% following the announcement
Posted: 27/07/2026
Telecoms giant Vodafone raised its full-year guidance after reporting a strong start to FY27, with first-quarter revenue boosted by the consolidation of Three UK and double-digit growth in Africa, although its biggest market, Germany, continued to face intense competition
Posted: 27/07/2026
Victoria reported a wider net loss of £326.3m for the year to March, as the company absorbed impairment charges, refinancing costs and restructuring expenses while navigating weak markets
Posted: 24/07/2026
London-based payments firm, Wise, has been denied a US banking licence
Posted: 24/07/2026
Allianz has agreed to acquire HSBC Life Singapore and enter a 15-year exclusive distribution partnership with HSBC Singapore in a combined €2bn deal, strengthening the German insurer's position in one of Asia's largest insurance and wealth markets
Posted: 24/07/2026
German car maker Volkswagen has cut its 2026 sales revenue forecast after reporting weaker first-half earnings, as it battles Chinese competition, tariff pressures and declining profitability
Posted: 24/07/2026
easyJet reported a steep drop in third-quarter profit of £85m, down from £286m a year earlier, as higher fuel costs took their toll, but shares still rose 5% in trading today as investors focused on later bookings and takeover interest
Posted: 23/07/2026
Howdens has stated that it expects to outperform its competitors in 2026, as trading remains in line with expectations
Posted: 23/07/2026
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has invited comments on Sky's proposed £1.6bn acquisition of ITV Media & Entertainment, ahead of a decision on whether to launch a formal Phase 1 merger investigation.
The proposed deal, which was agreed earlier this month after months of talks, values ITV M&E at up to £1.6bn, comprising £1.2bn in cash, Love Productions valued at £200m and a potential earn-out of up to £200m linked to future advertising performance and other adjustments
The proposed deal, which was agreed earlier this month after months of talks, values ITV M&E at up to £1.6bn, comprising £1.2bn in cash, Love Productions valued at £200m and a potential earn-out of up to £200m linked to future advertising performance and other adjustments
Posted: 23/07/2026
BT has recorded a 4% year-on-year profit drop to £505m in the three months to 30 June, while its revenue fell by 0.3% to £4.3bn
Posted: 23/07/2026
Shares in Henry Boot have hit a 13-year low after the property investment and development firm recorded lower transaction volumes across its markets
Posted: 22/07/2026
Lime and minerals producer SigmaRoc said it remains on track to meet full-year expectations after delivering stronger profitability, higher margins and improved earnings in the first half of 2026
Posted: 22/07/2026
Bloomsbury Publishing said it will receive payments from the $1.5bn settlement between AI company Anthropic and copyright holders after a US court approved the agreement covering the unauthorised use of books to train AI models
Posted: 22/07/2026
Prologis has announced its "best and final" acquisition offer for Segro, valuing the logistics firm at £14bn.
The US firm said its new offer, which consists of 0.092 new Prologis shares for each Segro share and a partial cash alternative of up to £3.5bn, will not be increased, believing that it provides a "compelling opportunity for both sets of shareholders"
The US firm said its new offer, which consists of 0.092 new Prologis shares for each Segro share and a partial cash alternative of up to £3.5bn, will not be increased, believing that it provides a "compelling opportunity for both sets of shareholders"
Posted: 22/07/2026
JD Wetherspoon has seen its share price drop by over 7% after it issued its fourth profit warning in seven months
Posted: 22/07/2026
Frasers has increased its stake in Hugo Boss to 30.28%, exceeding the mandatory bid threshold under the German takeover code as its £1.7bn takeover offer for the luxury fashion group continues
Posted: 21/07/2026
Wickes has stated that it remains comfortable with its profit expectations, which is set to reach £554m with a range of £52.8m to £58m
Posted: 21/07/2026
Mitie Group has agreed to a £3.1bn acquisition offer from the private-equity owned facilities management firm, OCS, becoming the latest London-listed firm to be acquired in 2026
Posted: 21/07/2026
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened the first stage of its review into McCormick & Company's proposed $44.8bn acquisition of Unilever's Foods business, inviting comments from interested parties
Posted: 21/07/2026
The proportion of British businesses with ten or more employees using artificial intelligence has almost tripled in the last few years, but adoption of the technology has been "relatively shallow", with little evidence yet of widespread headcount reductions, a new report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found
Posted: 20/07/2026
Emma Ciechan has been appointed as the new CFO at Concurrent Technologies, effective from 5 October
Posted: 20/07/2026
Craneware shares fell as much as 8.9% after the AIM-listed healthcare software company disclosed a cyberattack that resulted in employee data and a subset of customer and partner records being accessed and exfiltrated
Posted: 20/07/2026
Segro has rejected Prologis’ third acquisition bid valued at £13.5bn, stating that its "standalone prospects underpin superior value creation" against the latest proposal
Posted: 20/07/2026
System1 has announced an "unequivocal rejection" of Brave Bison's revised takeover approach, arguing the £43.1m proposal materially undervalues the business
Posted: 17/07/2026
Rolls-Royce UK Pension Fund has completed the buyout of all 36,000 members of the scheme to Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), nine months after agreeing a £4.3bn full buy-in with the scheme’s trustee
Posted: 17/07/2026
Shares in Alumasc dropped by over 13% earlier today after the sustainable building products firm suspended its CEO, Pamela Bingham, pending an investigation into matters relating to her professional conduct
Posted: 17/07/2026
Burberry delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter trading, with comparable retail sales rising 5% year-on-year and retail revenue increasing 5% to £455m, but the Middle East dragged down the numbers
Posted: 17/07/2026
Wise has recorded a 25% year-on-year revenue increase in Q1, reaching $714m
Posted: 17/07/2026
Swiss engineering group ABB has agreed a £4.1bn takeover of UK-listed Rotork, with yet another UK firm set to leave the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
The recommended £5.06 per share offer comprises £5.03 in cash plus a permitted dividend of up to three pence per share, representing a 73% premium to Rotork's closing share price on 15 July and valuing the Bath-based engineering company at approximately £4.14bn
The recommended £5.06 per share offer comprises £5.03 in cash plus a permitted dividend of up to three pence per share, representing a 73% premium to Rotork's closing share price on 15 July and valuing the Bath-based engineering company at approximately £4.14bn
Posted: 16/07/2026
UK gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.1% month-on-month in May, following 0.3% growth in March and a 0.1% drop in April
Posted: 16/07/2026
British Steel has been brought into public ownership by the Government in a move that is designed to protect the future of steel production in the UK
Posted: 16/07/2026
Ocado shares fell around 19% to a 13-year low after investors looked beyond a £354m one-off accounting boost to what was viewed as a complicated set of half-year results
Posted: 16/07/2026
Ramsdens’ share price has increased by over 13% after FirstCash announced that it has reached an agreement on its "final" £232m acquisition offer for the UK pawn store operator
Posted: 16/07/2026
Shares in Gore Street Energy Storage Fund fell about 6.7% after the battery storage investor reported a steep decline in net asset value (NAV)
Posted: 15/07/2026
Thames Water has reported a £200m profit in the year to 31 March, after reporting a loss of £1.6bn in the previous year, but only has funds to last until the end of 2026.
The troubled utilities firm stated that its revenue increased by 40.7% to £3.8bn, while its underlying earnings rose by 61.5% to £2.1bn
The troubled utilities firm stated that its revenue increased by 40.7% to £3.8bn, while its underlying earnings rose by 61.5% to £2.1bn
Posted: 15/07/2026
Barratt Redrow plans to return £400m to shareholders in its 2027 financial year, primarily through share buybacks, after delivering annual results in line with expectations despite a challenging housing market
Posted: 15/07/2026
Shares in B&M have dropped by over 5% after the retailer recorded what analysts have described a "sluggish performance" in Q1
Posted: 15/07/2026
Genus has stated that it expects its full-year results to be "moderately ahead" of market consensus, following "better than anticipated" trading in the second half of its financial year
Posted: 14/07/2026
Luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland reported record annual revenue, higher profits and strong cash generation, while reaffirming its outlook for FY27
Posted: 14/07/2026
Debenhams has stated that it has recorded a continuation in "positive trading", adding that its multi-year turnaround is moving "at pace"
Posted: 14/07/2026
Energy giant BP rose nearly 3% today after its second-quarter trading update indicated stronger oil trading performance and a reduction in net debt, offsetting weaker upstream production and a $1bn charge related to parts of its energy-transition business.
The FTSE 100 company said upstream production was expected to fall to between 2.17 million and 2.22 million barrels of oil (boe) equivalent a day from 2.34 million in the first quarter, citing seasonal maintenance in the Gulf of America and disruption in the Middle East.
The FTSE 100 company said upstream production was expected to fall to between 2.17 million and 2.22 million barrels of oil (boe) equivalent a day from 2.34 million in the first quarter, citing seasonal maintenance in the Gulf of America and disruption in the Middle East.
Posted: 14/07/2026
Building materials distributor Grafton Group saw revenue rise 6.7% to £1.34bn and maintained its full-year adjusted operating profit guidance of £190m-£200m after delivering resilient first-half trading
Posted: 13/07/2026
Shares in PageGroup increased by almost 15% after it reiterated its full-year expectations
Posted: 13/07/2026
Marketing technology company System1 has rejected a £43.1m cash-and-share proposal from its largest shareholder, Brave Bison, arguing the offer significantly undervalues its business
Posted: 13/07/2026
The Stantec Pension Plan (UK Section) has secured a full-scheme buy-in with Aviva for an undisclosed amount, securing the benefits of the remaining 629 deferred and 51 pensioner members of the scheme
Posted: 13/07/2026
LondonMetric and Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust (SREIT) have updated the financial terms on an all-share offer for Picton
Posted: 10/07/2026
UAE telecoms group e& has agreed to sell its entire 16.21% stake in Vodafone for around £4.4bn following a strategic review of its international investment portfolio, with French billionaire Xavier Niel becoming Vodafone's largest shareholder
Posted: 10/07/2026
Shares in MJ Gleeson have increased by over 6% after the housebuilder announced that its full-year profit before tax is expected to fall in line with current market expectations
Posted: 10/07/2026
Apollo Global Management has effectively moved to hijack Castlelake's attempt to acquire easyJet by launching a higher £5.7bn bid for the budget airline.
Apollo Global Management, one of the world's largest alternative asset managers and private-equity firms, has agreed key financial terms on a possible £5.7bn cash offer for the airline, prompting the board to withdraw its backing for the rival bidder
Apollo Global Management, one of the world's largest alternative asset managers and private-equity firms, has agreed key financial terms on a possible £5.7bn cash offer for the airline, prompting the board to withdraw its backing for the rival bidder
Posted: 10/07/2026
Hugo Boss has recommended that its shareholders do not accept Frasers’ voluntary takeover offer, valued at £1.7bn.
The luxury fashion brand said that the offer price of €38 per share from the UK firm "does not adequately reflect" its standalone prospects and future value creation potential
The luxury fashion brand said that the offer price of €38 per share from the UK firm "does not adequately reflect" its standalone prospects and future value creation potential
Posted: 09/07/2026
Segro has stated that Prologis’ investor presentation on a possible merger between the two firms "fails to reflect the quality, scarcity and growth" embedded in the business
Posted: 09/07/2026
IT infrastructure and services provider Computacenter has upgraded its full-year guidance after reporting Q2 trading ahead of expectations, driven by strong AI-related spending in North America and the UK
Posted: 09/07/2026
Shares in AstraZeneca dropped by 9% today after the big pharma company announced that its Wainua treatment did not meet the primary goal in a phase III study
Posted: 09/07/2026
The STS Field Grant Limited Pension Scheme has secured a £5m full scheme buy-in with Aviva, securing the benefits of 48 scheme members
Posted: 08/07/2026
Ofcom has fined Virgin Media £28m, the regulator's largest ever consumer protection penalty, after finding the telecoms provider repeatedly made it difficult for customers to cancel their contracts
Posted: 08/07/2026
Vistry has stated that it expects to report a loss before tax of £30m in the first half of its financial year
Posted: 08/07/2026
Jet2 reported record revenue and passenger numbers for its 2026 financial year as the leisure travel group also unveiled a new £250m share buyback programme.
The company's preliminary results for the year ended 31 March showed that revenue rose 4% to £7.48bn after flying the most people since the airline was launched in 2003
The company's preliminary results for the year ended 31 March showed that revenue rose 4% to £7.48bn after flying the most people since the airline was launched in 2003
Posted: 08/07/2026
Technology group Halma has agreed to acquire French diagnostics specialist Dreampath Diagnostics for an initial €154m (£132m), its third acquisition in around a week
Posted: 07/07/2026
Getty Images has abandoned its proposed $3.7bn merger with Shutterstock after deciding not to accept the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) requirement that Shutterstock sell its global editorial business.
The CMA had conditionally approved the transaction in May, concluding the deal could proceed if Shutterstock divested its editorial operations, including the Shutterstock Editorial, Backgrid and Splash brands
The CMA had conditionally approved the transaction in May, concluding the deal could proceed if Shutterstock divested its editorial operations, including the Shutterstock Editorial, Backgrid and Splash brands
Posted: 07/07/2026
Young’s has seen its share price rise by over 4% after the firm cited the late May bank holiday and the World Cup for a recorded increase in trading
Posted: 07/07/2026
Shares in The Beauty Tech Group have increased by over 7% after the firm increased its full-year expectations in its H1 trading update
Posted: 07/07/2026
Glenstone has increased its acquisition offer for Alternative Income REIT to £57.4m
Posted: 06/07/2026
Raspberry Pi has appointed Tim Powell as its new CFO, effective from 16 October
Posted: 06/07/2026
easyJet has caved in and finally agreed in principle to Castlelake's latest improved takeover proposal of 690 pence a share, valuing the budget airline at around £5.5bn.
Investment firm Castlelake has been gradually increasing its offer from an initial 560p bid, with its fifth bid representing a premium of more than 70% to its share price before takeover interest emerged in late May
Investment firm Castlelake has been gradually increasing its offer from an initial 560p bid, with its fifth bid representing a premium of more than 70% to its share price before takeover interest emerged in late May
Posted: 06/07/2026
ITV has agreed to sell its Media & Entertainment (M&E) business to Sky in a deal worth up to £1.6bn, creating the UK's second-largest broadcaster while leaving ITV Studios as a standalone London-listed content business
Posted: 06/07/2026
Altitude Group has appointed its former CFO Richard Sowerby as CFO designate, replacing Drew Whibley, who will step down from the board on 31 July following a planned handover
Posted: 03/07/2026
Greenland-focused mining company Amaroq today confirmed that its planned move from the the alternative investment market (AIM) to the London's main market is progressing, with admission expected no earlier than 31 July
Posted: 03/07/2026
Craneware has stated that it is "disappointed" with its expected full-year results after it announced that its financial performance is set to be below expectations.
Posted: 03/07/2026
An unnamed pension scheme in the oil and gas industry has completed a £48m full-scheme buy-in with Canada Life
Posted: 03/07/2026
Edward Haycock has been appointed as group CFO at the designer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced testing, simulation and measurement products, AB Dynamics
Posted: 02/07/2026
Genel Energy has agreed to acquire Capricorn Energy in a recommended cash deal worth around £271m
Posted: 02/07/2026
Currys has posted solid numbers for the year ended 2 May, its final set of results under outgoing CEO Alex Baldock.
The electricals retailer reported an 18% rise in pre-tax profit of £191m for the year to 2 May, as revenue increased 6% to £9.25bn
The electricals retailer reported an 18% rise in pre-tax profit of £191m for the year to 2 May, as revenue increased 6% to £9.25bn
Posted: 02/07/2026
Halma has announced that it has acquired two medtech firms for £54m, which will be bolted on to its healthcare companies, SSG and IZI Medical
Posted: 02/07/2026
The Macfarlane Group PLC Pension & Life Assurance Scheme (1974) has completed a £53m buy-in with Royal London
Posted: 01/07/2026
Topps Tiles has seen its revenue fall below its forecast in Q3, after the recent heatwave caused temporary work stoppages among housebuilders and traders
Posted: 01/07/2026
Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) has cut expectations for its sugar division after a fall in Q3 sales weighed down on results and deeper losses expected for the year ahead.
Sugar remained the key pressure point. Sales fell 4% in the quarter and the sugar division is now expected to report a wider full-year loss of between £25m and £60m on lower average selling prices
Sugar remained the key pressure point. Sales fell 4% in the quarter and the sugar division is now expected to report a wider full-year loss of between £25m and £60m on lower average selling prices
Posted: 01/07/2026
Food retailer Greggs has appointed former Bakkavor executive Ben Waldron as its next CFO, succeeding long-serving finance chief Richard Hutton, who will retire at the end of 2026 after 28 years with the company
Posted: 01/07/2026
Shares in Saga increased by almost 10% earlier today after the products and services provider for those aged 50+ stated that it has traded in line with expectations in the first four months of its financial year
Posted: 30/06/2026
Barclays has acquired a long-term leasehold interest in its global headquarters at One Churchill Place in Canary Wharf for £750m, securing control of the site beyond the expiry of its current lease in 2039
Posted: 30/06/2026
Over four in five (82%) UK wholesale CFOs have said that their organisation has been too slow to modernise payments, Corpay has found
Posted: 30/06/2026
Sainsbury’s reported a stronger start to its financial year as grocery sales growth and continued market share gains helped lift Q1 revenue.
Revenue rose 2.7% to £9.2bn in the 16 weeks to 20 June, with retail sales excluding fuel also up 2.7% and like-for-like sales increasing 2.1%, versus 4.7% in last year’s comparative period
Revenue rose 2.7% to £9.2bn in the 16 weeks to 20 June, with retail sales excluding fuel also up 2.7% and like-for-like sales increasing 2.1%, versus 4.7% in last year’s comparative period
Posted: 30/06/2026
Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) has appointed Jo Stent as group CFO designate, succeeding Emilie McCarthy, who will step down as CFO and leave the board on 30 September
Posted: 29/06/2026
British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced plans to cut around 9,000 jobs as part of its Fit2Win transformation programme
Posted: 29/06/2026
Bridgepoint has announced that it will acquire the US firm, Kayne Anderson Real Estate, for approximately $1.39bn.
Posted: 29/06/2026
BT and Verizon, the largest telecommunications firms in the UK and US, have agreed to combine their international enterprise operations in a 50:50 joint venture, creating a $4bn global connectivity business aimed at meeting rising demand for cloud and AI-enabled services.
The news briefly saw BT top the FTSE 100 in today's trading
The news briefly saw BT top the FTSE 100 in today's trading
Posted: 29/06/2026
Specialist pension consulting and administration firm XPS Group has agreed to acquire the trade and assets of actuarial consultancy Austin Professional Resourcing (APR) in a deal it said doubles its total addressable market to £6bn
Posted: 26/06/2026
Oil and gas producer Kistos reported a big improvement in its full year results for 2025, reducing its loss after tax from $52m to just $2m, on top of a strong production performance that was at the top end of guidance
Posted: 26/06/2026
Wise has seen its share price increase by over 4%, despite recording an almost 8% year-on-year profit drop in the year to 31 March, totalling $660.4m
Posted: 26/06/2026
The Royal Institute of British Architects 1974 Staff Pension Scheme has completed a £35m buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), securing the benefits of 168 members
Posted: 26/06/2026
Shares in Halfords increased by almost 16% after the motoring and cycling services retailer announced that it expects its profit before tax to reach the top end of its guidance range
Posted: 25/06/2026
Advanced Medical Solutions Group (AMS) has accepted a £659m takeover offer from the US adhesives manufacturer, H.B. Fuller
Posted: 25/06/2026
Shares of Moonpig jumped to a new 52-week high, and by as much as 18% at one point today today, after the online greetings and gifting group reported strong full-year 2025 results under new CEO Catherine Faiers
Posted: 25/06/2026
easyJet has rejected a fourth takeover proposal from investment firm Castlelake but this time hinted that a deal could still be possible if a higher offer emerges.
The airline continues to spur the advances of Castlelake, but crucially has toned its language to suggest that a deal may be on the table at the right price.
The airline continues to spur the advances of Castlelake, but crucially has toned its language to suggest that a deal may be on the table at the right price.
Posted: 25/06/2026
THG has reported a strong start to its current financial year, stating that its full year revenue and earnings are expected to land in line with expectations
Posted: 24/06/2026
Pharos Energy has agreed a recommended acquisition by Israel-based Ratio Petroleum Energy in a deal that values the London-listed oil and gas producer at £124.3m
Posted: 24/06/2026
B&M has appointed Atheeq Akbar as its new CFO, with effect from February 2027
Posted: 24/06/2026
Segro has rejected a £12.6bn takeover proposal from US logistics property giant Prologis, dismissing the all-share approach as opportunistic and undervaluing the business.
Prologis revealed it submitted an indicative proposal on 16 June to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of the FTSE 100 warehouse and industrial property group, which is Europe’s largest warehouse landlord
Prologis revealed it submitted an indicative proposal on 16 June to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of the FTSE 100 warehouse and industrial property group, which is Europe’s largest warehouse landlord
Posted: 24/06/2026
Shares in Filtronic dropped by over 11% despite the group announcing a second contract win, worth £400,000, with a pre-existing US-based customer
Posted: 23/06/2026
Ramsdens has agreed to a £203m acquisition offer from the US pawn store operator, FirstCash
Posted: 23/06/2026
Steel maker Severfield reported a wider annual loss and withheld its dividend after competitive pricing, delays to project awards and weaker activity across parts of its core markets weighed on profitability
Posted: 23/06/2026
Telecom Plus, which trades as Utility Warehouse, has unveiled a five-year strategy aimed at more than doubling its multi-service customer base to over one million by FY31, supported by a significant investment programme that has spooked shareholders.
The company, best known as the UK’s only multi-utility service provider, bundling energy, broadband, mobile and insurance into a single monthly bill, plans to invest around £55m annually through the profit and loss account to achieve its target
The company, best known as the UK’s only multi-utility service provider, bundling energy, broadband, mobile and insurance into a single monthly bill, plans to invest around £55m annually through the profit and loss account to achieve its target
Posted: 23/06/2026
Energy solutions provider eEnergy Group has seen shares tumble by almost 40% after the company downgraded its financial guidance for FY2026 when a review of its sales pipeline found previously expected opportunities had been overstated
Posted: 22/06/2026
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as PM and leader of the Labour Party.
He said every decision he has made in office has been about "putting the country I love first"
He said every decision he has made in office has been about "putting the country I love first"
Posted: 22/06/2026
Housing Plus Group has appointed Richard Nowell as its new CFO on an interim basis
Posted: 22/06/2026
Babcock International has seen its share price fall by over 5% after it reiterated its medium-term guidance in its full-year results
Posted: 22/06/2026
Castlelake continues to circle around easyJet, taking its latest offer directly to shareholders after the airline's board rejected a third bid valuing the company at £4.7bn.
"Following the rejection of three proposals by the easyJet Board, and given its unwillingness to engage meaningfully, Castlelake is announcing this third proposal to enable easyJet shareholders to consider its merits and provide their views on the third proposal to the easyJet Board," Castlelake said in a statement
"Following the rejection of three proposals by the easyJet Board, and given its unwillingness to engage meaningfully, Castlelake is announcing this third proposal to enable easyJet shareholders to consider its merits and provide their views on the third proposal to the easyJet Board," Castlelake said in a statement
Posted: 22/06/2026
Asda’s losses widened sharply in 2025 as aggressive price reductions, restructuring costs and falling sales pushed the supermarket deeper into the red during the early stages of its turnaround plan.
The UK’s third-largest supermarket reported a pre-tax loss of £989m for the year, up 65% from a £599m loss in 2024 and one of the company’s largest annual losses in recent history
The UK’s third-largest supermarket reported a pre-tax loss of £989m for the year, up 65% from a £599m loss in 2024 and one of the company’s largest annual losses in recent history
Posted: 19/06/2026
Marks Electrical reported lower revenue and earnings for the year to 31 March despite an improved second half performance
Posted: 19/06/2026
Shares in PPHE Hotel Group have fallen by over 16% after the firm confirmed that acquisition talks with the Israeli hotel group, Fattal, have closed
Posted: 19/06/2026
Barratt Redrow has appointed Rebecca Napier as CFO and executive director, with the former Britvic finance chief set to join the housebuilder, which is in the final stages of integration, on 3 August
Posted: 19/06/2026
An energy industry pension scheme has completed a £55m buy-in transaction with Canada Life, securing the benefits of more than 250 pensioners and 450 deferred members
Posted: 19/06/2026
Tesco has recorded 1% year-on-year sales growth in the 13 weeks to 30 May, totalling £16.8bn
Posted: 18/06/2026
Energy group Drax has been cleared by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) after the regulator closed its investigation into the company’s historical disclosures on biomass sourcing without taking further action
Posted: 18/06/2026
The Bank of England (BoE) has announced that interest rates will be held at 3.75%, the lowest bank base rate (BBR) since February 2023
Posted: 18/06/2026
Intertek has agreed to a takeover offer from the Swedish private equity firm, EQT, for an enterprise value of £10.7bn.
The offer for the FTSE 100 product testing and certification company comprises £60 in cash per Intertek share and £1.07 as a final dividend payment
The offer for the FTSE 100 product testing and certification company comprises £60 in cash per Intertek share and £1.07 as a final dividend payment
Posted: 18/06/2026
Premier Inn owner Whitbread delivered a strong start to its financial year, reporting 2% growth in group sales to £727m as trading improved across both its UK and German hotel operations, a key strategic focus for the company
Posted: 18/06/2026
PZ Cussons has seen its share price jump by over 12% after it upgraded its operating profit guidance for the 2026 financial year
Posted: 17/06/2026
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has unveiled plans to accelerate growth by expanding propulsion choices across its vehicle range and increasing its focus on North America, as the luxury carmaker targets double-digit revenue growth despite a more cautious outlook for profitability
Posted: 17/06/2026
AO World has recorded a 16.1% increase in its profit before tax, totalling £50.5m in the year to 31 March, which is a record for the firm
Posted: 17/06/2026
Global specialist recruitment and workforce‑solutions group Hays has continued its strategic restructuring programme with the sale of its operations in six European countries to private equity investor Meraki Capital, while also "exploring options" related to a further half a dozen markets.
Posted: 17/06/2026
LondonMetric and Schroder REIT have provided an update on a proposed £396m offer for Picton Property Income
Posted: 16/06/2026
Debenhams Group reported a 24.7% fall in full-year revenue to £917m, but profitability is improving as the company pivots to a higher-margin marketplace model
Posted: 16/06/2026
Thames Water’s proposed £10bn rescue deal has been described as "weak" by the Government, as the troubled utilities firm moves closer to being placed in temporary public ownership
Posted: 16/06/2026
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Associated British Foods’ (ABF) planned acquisition of Hovis following an in-depth phase two investigation.
The regulator said the deal does not raise competition concerns because ABF’s bakery business would likely leave the market if the transaction did not proceed.
The regulator said the deal does not raise competition concerns because ABF’s bakery business would likely leave the market if the transaction did not proceed.
Posted: 16/06/2026
Reabold has confirmed that it is in discussions with Union Jack Oil regarding an all-share offer to combine the firms
Posted: 15/06/2026
Frasers Group has launched an all-cash takeover offer to acquire the shares it does not already own in Australian retail business Accent Group, motivated by concerns about Accent’s management, governance, and financial performance.
Posted: 15/06/2026
Sigma Healthcare has withdrawn from discussions to acquire Boots after concluding the potential transaction did not align with its strategic priorities or capital allocation objectives.
In a statement today, Sigma said that following an initial review it had determined that an acquisition of the UK pharmacy and retail chain “would not currently meet its strategic and capital investment objectives”
In a statement today, Sigma said that following an initial review it had determined that an acquisition of the UK pharmacy and retail chain “would not currently meet its strategic and capital investment objectives”
Posted: 15/06/2026
SpaceX has raised $75bn in a record-breaking IPO
Posted: 12/06/2026
Online sports betting and gambling company, Flutter Entertainment, has announced its intention to delist its ordinary shares from the London Stock Exchange (LSE)
Posted: 12/06/2026
Titan Wealth is set to acquire Progeny International, adding approximately £900m of assets under advice (AUA) to its international business
Posted: 12/06/2026
Halma has recorded an almost 16% drop in its share price, despite posting record revenues and adjusted earnings in the year to 31 March
Posted: 11/06/2026
Forterra’s CFO, Ben Guyatt, has announced that he is to step down from the role later this year
Posted: 11/06/2026
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Ryanair, examining the charge it places on parents and guardians to sit with their children on flights
Posted: 11/06/2026
Frasers Group has launched a £1.7bn acquisition bid to acquire the remaining shares in its key brand partner, Hugo Boss, with a cash offer of €38 per share.
Under the voluntary public takeover offer, the British group will acquire all of the non-par value registered shares in the German firm which it does not already hold, corresponding to approximately 73.94% of the share capital
Under the voluntary public takeover offer, the British group will acquire all of the non-par value registered shares in the German firm which it does not already hold, corresponding to approximately 73.94% of the share capital
Posted: 11/06/2026
Thames Water will have to stump up £749m if a rescue deal, that would give control of the firm to senior creditors, is approved
Posted: 10/06/2026
Pennon has announced that it has returned to an underlying profit before tax of £135.1m in the year to 31 March, after posting a loss of £35.1m in the previous year
Posted: 10/06/2026
Shares in WH Smith have plummeted by over 16% after the travel retailer announced a proposed £100m share capital raise.
The firm said that it has placed the raise after experiencing a turndown in trading conditions as a result of the Middle East conflict, which has impacted airline passenger numbers
The firm said that it has placed the raise after experiencing a turndown in trading conditions as a result of the Middle East conflict, which has impacted airline passenger numbers
Posted: 10/06/2026
Clarksons has appointed Niamh Staunton as its new CFO, following a selection process by its nomination committee
Posted: 10/06/2026
MJ Gleeson has said that its adjusted group profit before tax for the current financial year is expected to be £7.5m lower than expected as it delays the sale of one of its sites
Posted: 09/06/2026
Bellway has seen its share price increase by over 2% following the publication of its latest trading update, despite citing uncertainty in its outlook due to the Middle East conflict
Posted: 09/06/2026
Shares in Fever-Tree have increased by over 5% after the drinks company reiterated its guidance for the current financial year in its latest AGM update
Posted: 09/06/2026
GSK has announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire the US biopharmaceutical company, Nuvalent, for £8bn
Posted: 09/06/2026
Shares in Audioboom have dropped by over 12% after it announced that it is no longer in an offer period following a strategic review
Posted: 08/06/2026
Tate & Lyle has announced that it has agreed to an acquisition offer from the US food and ingredients provider, Ingredion, valued at £2.7bn.
The overall offer of £6.15 per Tate & Lyle share represents a 58.7% premium on the FTSE 250 food and beverage supplier’s closing share price on 13 May
The overall offer of £6.15 per Tate & Lyle share represents a 58.7% premium on the FTSE 250 food and beverage supplier’s closing share price on 13 May
Posted: 08/06/2026
Revolution Beauty has agreed to a new licensing partnership with Debenhams Group to develop beauty and fragrance products
Posted: 08/06/2026
Neo Energy Metals has announced that it has suspended its CFO, De Wet Schutte, while it investigates potential misconduct
Posted: 08/06/2026
Secure Trust Bank (STB) has announced that CFO Rachel Lawrence intends to retire during the first half of 2027, bringing to a close a six-year tenure with the specialist lender and a financial services career spanning more than 35 years
Posted: 05/06/2026
Shares in Revolution Beauty increased by over 10% after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that it had closed its investigation into the company
Posted: 05/06/2026
Evoke has announced that it has agreed to a £243m all-share takeover offer from the Greek gambling firm, Bally’s Intralot.
The offer represents a 77% premium on Evoke’s volume-weighted share price of 29.4 pence over the three-month period ending 17 April, which is the last business day before Evoke’s statement regarding the media speculation in respect of the acquisition
The offer represents a 77% premium on Evoke’s volume-weighted share price of 29.4 pence over the three-month period ending 17 April, which is the last business day before Evoke’s statement regarding the media speculation in respect of the acquisition
Posted: 05/06/2026
Cambridge-based computing company Raspberry Pi has upgraded its full-year earnings outlook after reporting strong trading in the first half of FY26, driven by rising sales volumes, favourable product mix and the benefit of lower-cost memory inventory secured last year
Posted: 05/06/2026
CMC Markets has reported a strong set of annual results, with FY26 profit before tax rising 20% to £101.3m and net operating income increasing 15% to a record £392.6m outside the exceptional trading conditions seen during the pandemic
Posted: 04/06/026
The Hartwells Pension Plan (1971) has completed a £160m full-scheme buy-in with Just Group, securing the benefits of 1,689 pensioners and 672 deferred members
Posted: 04/06/2026
Shares in Gateley has fallen by over 12%, despite the professional services group announcing that it expects its full year revenue to land ahead of expectations
Posted: 04/06/2026
SpaceX has confirmed that it aims to raise between $75bn and $85.7bn through what would be the largest initial public offering in history, valuing the space technology company at around $1.8trn. UK retail investors will be able to participate in the IPO allocation before trading begins.
According to its latest filing, the company intends to offer 555.6 million shares at $135 each, representing around 4.2% of the total share capital
According to its latest filing, the company intends to offer 555.6 million shares at $135 each, representing around 4.2% of the total share capital
Posted: 04/06/2026
Debenhams Group has announced that it has returned to growth in the first quarter of its financial year, with group gross merchandise value (GMV) increasing by 0.5% year-on-year.
The fashion group, which recently rebranded from Boohoo Group, said that its trading in May was “particularly strong”, with GMV growth of around 8%
The fashion group, which recently rebranded from Boohoo Group, said that its trading in May was “particularly strong”, with GMV growth of around 8%
Posted: 03/06/2026
Tritax Big Box REIT has completed the sale of six logistics assets to EQT Real Estate for £199m as part of its strategy to recycle capital into higher-returning logistics developments and data centre projects
Posted: 03/06/2026
B&M saw its shares jump nearly 16% today after reporting FY26 results that pointed to early progress in its turnaround strategy, despite a sharp fall in profits during the year
Posted: 03/06/2026
Howdens has agreed to acquire DIY Kitchens for an enterprise value of £390m on a cash and debt-free basis
Posted: 03/06/2026
British American Tobacco (BAT) has seen its share price drop by 3% after it stated that its global cigarette industry volume is expected to be down by 2.5% in the full year, after previously setting guidance at 2%
Posted: 02/06/2026
GB Group has reported a loss before tax of £74.5m in the year to 31 March, following a non-cash impairment charge of £73.1m
Posted: 02/06/2026
Wessex Water has appointed Anglian Water’s Richard Eadie as its new chief financial officer (CFO), succeeding long-serving finance chief Andy Pymer, who will retire later this year after more than three decades with the company
Posted: 02/06/2026
London-based Central Asia Metals (CAML) has agreed to acquire Cygnus Metals in an all-share deal valued at approximately £123m, adding the Chibougamau copper-gold project in Québec to its portfolio and significantly expanding its exposure to copper and North America
Posted: 02/06/2026
Anglian Water has completed its £500m shareholder equity injection programme after receiving the final £200m tranche, fulfilling the commitment first announced in 2025.
Posted: 01/06/2026
Drax has agreed to acquire renewable infrastructure investor Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF) in a recommended all-cash deal valued at approximately £548m, making it one of the largest acquisitions in the energy group's history
Posted: 01/06/2026
TMF Group has appointed Christoph Hobo as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective 1 July 2026, succeeding Patrick de Graaf, who is retiring after seven years in the role.
Posted: 01/06/2026
Budget airline easyJet has confirmed that private investment firm Castlelake is considering a potential takeover offer, prompting a sharp rise in the company's share price and fuelling speculation over another possible departure from the London stock market
Posted: 01/06/2026
AI company Anthropic has secured $65bn in Series H funding, lifting its post-money valuation to $965bn, putting the creator of Claude among the world's most valuable technology companies above rival OpenAI.
Posted: 29/05/2026
Financial services firms must confront a series of "uncomfortable tensions" as generative AI becomes increasingly embedded in the sector, according to a new report from the London Foundation for Banking and Finance (LFBF) and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA).
Posted: 29/05/2026
Ocado Group and Asda have agreed a major ecommerce partnership that will see Asda adopt the Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) to modernise and expand its online grocery operations across the UK from 2027.
Posted: 29/05/2026
Johnson Matthey has recorded a 65% year-on-year decrease in its reported operating profit, which fell to £161m in the year to 31 March
Posted: 28/05/2026
Computacenter has agreed to acquire US-based Government Acquisitions (GAI) in a deal worth up to $92m, giving the UK technology services provider a significant foothold in the US federal government market.
Posted: 28/02/2026
PPHE has received a £930m acquisition offer from the Israeli hotel group, Fattal
Posted: 28/05/2026
SSE has reported a strong year of operational and financial performance, delivering earnings at the top end of guidance and a record investment year, but the results came with a market concern around renewables targets.
The Perth-headquartered energy group said results came in towards the upper end of guidance, supported by strong contributions from its transmission business, where profits rose by around 75% year-on-year as investment in the electricity grid accelerated
The Perth-headquartered energy group said results came in towards the upper end of guidance, supported by strong contributions from its transmission business, where profits rose by around 75% year-on-year as investment in the electricity grid accelerated
Posted: 28/05/2026
The average value of homes sought by first-time buyers has risen by £10,000 over the past year to £254,750, an increase of 4.3%, almost three times the national house price growth rate of 1.5%, according to Zoopla’s latest house price index, as first-time buyers are targeting more expensive homes despite a softer housing market.
Posted: 28/05/2026
Greencore has seen its share price fall by over 9% after recording an operating loss of £13.4m in the first half of its financial year, driven by its £1.5bn acquisition of Bakkavor in January
Posted: 27/05/2026
Shares in Hollywood Bowl jumped by over 16% after reporting an 8.1% year-on-year increase in its adjusted profit before tax, totalling £32.1m in the six months to 31 March.
In this period, the 10-pin bowling operator recorded a 9.5% revenue increase, which reached £141.5m, while its earnings after rent jumped by 8.9% to £42.2m
In this period, the 10-pin bowling operator recorded a 9.5% revenue increase, which reached £141.5m, while its earnings after rent jumped by 8.9% to £42.2m
Posted: 27/05/2026
Nanoco Group plans to cancel its listing on the London Stock Exchange main market and re-register as a private limited company, as the nanotechnology specialist looks to cut costs, extend its cash runway and gain greater strategic flexibility
Posted: 27/05/2026
Pets at Home has reported a mixed set of full-year results in the first reporting period under new CEO, James Bailey, with profits and retail sales falling, but signs emerging that its retail turnaround strategy is beginning to gain traction
Posted: 27/05/2026
The Scandinavian Airlines System (Investments) Limited Pension and Assurance Scheme – SAS Section – has completed a £61.8m buy-in with Just Group
Posted: 26/05/2026
Melrose Industries has recorded an almost 6% drop in its share price after reporting a chemical incident at GKN Aerospace’s Garden Grove facility in California
Posted: 26/05/2026
BP has removed its chair, Albert Manifold, with immediate effect following what the board described as serious concerns relating to governance standards, oversight and conduct
Posted: 26/05/2026
Kingfisher said it remains on track to deliver its full-year guidance after a resilient first quarter, despite softer consumer demand and a delayed start to spring affecting seasonal sales and store footfall
Posted: 26/05/2026
The average surplus of a FTSE 100 defined benefit (DB) pension scheme stood at over £550m on average at the end of 2025, with an estimated aggregate surplus of £39bn, according to an LCP report
Posted: 22/05/2026
Trainline has seen its operating profit jump by 43% to £122m in the year to 28 February, reflecting high earnings and lower share-based payments charge
Posted: 22/05/2026
Shares in Games Workshop increased by 5% after the firm reported that its core revenue is set to land at no less than £625m, marking a 10% year-on-year increase
Posted: 22/05/2026
AJ Bell has reported revenue growth of 19% in the six months to 31 March, totalling £183m
Posted: 21/05/2026
Shares in BT have fallen by almost 5%, despite the telecommunications firm increasing its final dividend by 2% year-on-year to 5.87 pence per share
Posted: 21/05/2026
easyJet has seen its loss before tax increase in the first half of its financial year from £394m in H1 2025 to £552m in the six months to 31 March.
The airline reported that in this period, its group revenue increased by 12% to £3.95bn, while its passenger revenue jumped by 10% to £2.36bn
The airline reported that in this period, its group revenue increased by 12% to £3.95bn, while its passenger revenue jumped by 10% to £2.36bn
Posted: 21/05/2026
Schroders’ wealth management business in the UK, Cazenove Capital, has announced a three-year strategic partnership with Blue Earth
Posted: 20/05/2026
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has revealed that its adjusted pre-tax profits fell by 23.8% to £671.4m in the year to 28 March, due to disruption from a major cyber attack which halted online clothing sales last year
Posted: 20/05/2026
The Abbey Life Assurance Company Limited Staff Pension Scheme has completed a £200m buy-in with Standard Life, which is also the scheme sponsor, securing the benefits of more than 1,500 members
Posted: 20/05/2026
Dr Martens has reached an adjusted profit before tax of £55m in the year to 29 March, marking a 61.3% annual reported increase
Posted: 19/05/2026
Currys has stated that its adjusted profit before tax is set to be ahead of its guidance of £180m to £190m in the year to 2 May, growing by 18% year-on-year to £191m.
The technology products and services retailer reported that in this period, its group like-for-like sales are set to increase by 4% in the full-year
The technology products and services retailer reported that in this period, its group like-for-like sales are set to increase by 4% in the full-year
Posted: 19/05/2026
Monzo has reported a gross profit of £1bn for the first time, while its revenue jumped by 39% year-on-year to £1.7bn
Posted: 19/05/2026
Chris Northway has been appointed as chief financial officer (CFO) at Ripon Group
Posted: 19/05/2026
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