Plc News

Physitrack reports 8% revenue growth and profitable Q2 2026

Physitrack reported Q2 2026 revenue of €3.4 million, up 8% year on year, with adjusted EBITDA of €1.2 million and a 34% margin. The company highlighted continued Lifecare growth, the..

August 24, 2026

EDX Medical raises £2.7m to expand employee health screening service

EDX Medical has raised approximately £2.7m through a share subscription to support the expansion of its employee health screening service, as discussions progress with several major UK employers...

August 24, 2026

Cora Gold secures interim renewal of Sanankoro II exploration permit

Cora Gold has secured the first interim renewal of the Sanankoro II exploration permit in south Mali as it progresses towards full permitting...

August 24, 2026

Likewise Group completes purchase of Corby distribution hub

Likewise Group plc has completed the freehold acquisition of a new Corby distribution hub for £9.57 million, with operations expected from January 2027...

August 24, 2026

Knights to acquire Moore Barlow’s commercial and private wealth businesses for £27m

Knights has agreed to acquire Moore Barlow’s commercial and private wealth service lines for £27m, adding around 160 fee earners and approximately £30m of annual revenue while expanding its presence..

August 21, 2026

UK firms in critical financial distress rise 9% to more than 53,000

BTG data shows 53,756 UK businesses were in critical financial distress in Q2 2026, up 9% year on year, with consumer-facing sectors among the hardest hit and creditor pressure also..

August 21, 2026

Corero launches AI cloud-assist for SmartWall ONE DDoS protection

Corero has introduced AI-Augmented Cloud-Assist for SmartWall ONE, combining cloud-based AI analysis, threat intelligence and policy optimisation with edge-based DDoS mitigation to accelerate threat detection and response...

August 21, 2026

Sintana Energy to acquire 44% stake in Maravilla Oil and Gas

Sintana Energy has entered definitive agreements to acquire a 44% interest in Maravilla Oil and Gas for US$6.5 million, providing the company with an indirect 35% interest in Namibia’s offshore..

August 20, 2026

Cloudified Holdings outlines PowerPlay commercial progress and new revenue agreements

Cloudified Holdings has provided an update on PowerPlay Media's commercial agreements, including distribution, monetisation and event-related revenue opportunities...

August 20, 2026

Net Zero Infrastructure raises additional £164.5k

Net Zero Infrastructure has conditionally raised £164,500 through the issue of 16.45 million new shares, with proceeds supporting professional fees and working capital as it progresses its proposed reverse takeover..

August 19, 2026

Interviews

Corero Network Security: Revenue Jumps 42% as Tier 1 Win and DDoS Demand Build Momentum (video)

Corero Network Security has delivered a sharp improvement in first-half performance, with revenue up 42% and EBITDA moving from a $1.4 million loss to a $2.6 million profit. CFO Chris..

August 21, 2026

Nuformix Plc NXP002 Data Strengthens Path Towards Toxicology and Partnering (video)

Dr Dan Gooding discusses therapeutically relevant lung exposure, fibrosis-related pathway engagement, the potential therapeutic window, toxicology planning and the company’s continuing discussions with prospective pharma partners...

August 21, 2026

Law Debenture: Why AI fears and a UK takeover wave are reshaping Laura Foll’s portfolio (video)

Law Debenture’s Laura Foll explains how the trust’s unusual structure has helped drive long-term outperformance...

August 14, 2026

Ferro-Alloy Resources: US Interest, a Near-$1bn Phase One NPV and a New Rare Earths Upside (video)

Ferro-Alloy Resources CEO Nick Bridgen discusses a project now moving beyond feasibility and deeper into engineering, financing and commercial discussions...

August 12, 2026

Lawsons Group: Employee Ownership, Fair Tax and a Strategy to Invest While Others Retreat (video)

Lawsons Group is reshaping its ownership structure while keeping its long-standing independence at the centre of the business. Group Finance Director Chris Harrison explains why employee ownership, Fair Tax accreditation,..

August 12, 2026

Oriole Resources: 28.4g/t Gold at Niambaram Strengthens the Case for a Bigger Cameroon Gold District (video)

A 28.4g/t gold result at Niambaram is adding weight to Oriole Resources’ belief that Cameroon’s Eastern CLP could contain more than a collection of isolated prospects...

August 12, 2026

Arbuthnot Banking Group: £10bn Target Hit Two Years Early as Franchise Growth Accelerates (video)

Arbuthnot Banking Group (LON:ARBB) has reached its £10bn client balances target two years ahead of schedule, with record deposits, wealth management assets and specialist lending underlining what Hardman & Co..

August 11, 2026

Hercules Plc: £21m Power and Energy Workload Signals a Bigger Growth Engine (video)

Hercules Plc has established a dedicated Power and Energy division as it prepares for rising investment across the UK electricity network...

August 4, 2026

Ilika plc reaches a commercial turning point as new markets emerge for Stereax and Goliath (video)

Dr Tom McColm of Morphose Capital Partners explains why the company may be approaching an important commercial inflection point...

August 3, 2026

Likewise Group plc Fundraising Unlocks the Next Stage of Expansion (video)

Tony Brewer explains how the successful fundraising strengthens the Group’s ability to expand without overleveraging the business. He outlines the role of the new Corby distribution hub, the additional capacity..

July 30, 2026

FTSE 100

GSK gains priority FDA review for Jemperli in rectal cancer

GSK says the US FDA has accepted Jemperli for priority review in previously untreated stage II and III locally advanced rectal cancer...

August 24, 2026

JD Sports cuts FY27 profit guidance as Q2 sales decline

JD Sports Fashion reported a tough second quarter, with group organic sales down 1.3% and like-for-like sales down 3.1% as footwear remained weak in a promotional market. North America was..

August 20, 2026

M&G Plc appoints Hitoshi Yamaguchi as Non-Executive Director

M&G Plc has announced the appointment of Hitoshi Yamaguchi as a Non-Executive Director from 3 September 2026...

August 19, 2026

Smith & Nephew CFO John Rogers to step down in September

Smith & Nephew has announced John Rogers will leave as chief financial officer, with Pierre Palassian appointed interim CFO until a successor is named...

August 19, 2026

Smith & Nephew and Imperial College London open surgical robotics innovation centre

Smith & Nephew and Imperial College London have launched a five-year partnership to accelerate research and innovation in robotic surgery...

August 18, 2026

Diageo to add Alex Keith to its Board of Directors

Diageo will appoint Alex Keith to its Board, subject to shareholder approval, with committee roles from November 2026...

August 18, 2026

FTSE 250

Natural gas outlook strengthens as heat and LNG demand tighten market balance

US natural gas is entering a stronger seasonal setup as heat, slower storage growth and recovering LNG demand improve the market balance...

August 24, 2026

Spire Healthcare updates interim results release date

Spire Healthcare has delayed the expected release of its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 to 30 September 2026...

August 21, 2026

PPHE Hotel Group completes $33.5m sale of Manhattan development site

PPHE Hotel Group has completed the sale of its Manhattan development site for $33.5m, with proceeds to be allocated under its capital strategy...

August 21, 2026

Hunting trims 2026 EBITDA guidance after KOC tender delay

Hunting PLC reported first-half 2026 results showing lower revenue and EBITDA, but highlighted strong growth in Subsea Technologies and Perforating Systems, record international sales, and progress on organic oil recovery...

August 21, 2026

Hays FY26 profit rises as momentum strategy drives cost savings

Hays reported a 3% like-for-like increase in pre-exceptional operating profit to £48.6 million despite an 8% decline in net fees, supported by productivity gains and £50 million of annualised structural..