Plc News

Hercules appoints new CFO to support next phase of growth

Hercules plc (LON:HERC), the leading UK power and infrastructure services group, has announced that Paul Wheatcroft, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, has informed the Board of his intention to..

October 1, 2026

Alien Metals reports portfolio progress with Elizabeth Hill resource and Munni Munni drilling

Alien Metals reported continued progress across its portfolio in H1 2026, with Munni Munni drilling identifying further PGE, copper and nickel potential and Elizabeth Hill establishing a 2.79Moz silver Mineral..

October 1, 2026

Verici Dx reports 53% Tutivia revenue growth as US centre adoption expands

Verici Dx reported continued growth in Tutivia testing revenues in H1 2026, with revenue up 53% year on year and 35 US transplant centres now using the test, representing 23%..

October 1, 2026

Elemental Royalty to present latest investor update in virtual roadshow

Elemental Royalty Corporation will host a live virtual investor presentation on 7 October, with CEO Frederick Bell and CIO David Baker discussing the latest company update followed by a live..

October 1, 2026

Atlas Metals advances Pozzolanic Silica Alumina acquisition as resource work nears completion

Atlas Metals is progressing its planned acquisition of Universal Pozzolanic Silica Alumina, with material testing and drilling nearing completion and findings expected shortly to support development, commercialisation and the next..

September 30, 2026

Thor Energy reports progress across natural hydrogen, helium and copper projects

Thor Energy’s 2026 annual report highlights progress at its HY-Range natural hydrogen and helium project in South Australia, including plans for a 464km 2D seismic survey, alongside portfolio rationalisation and..

September 30, 2026

Meridian Holdings immaterial Brazil betting exposure

Meridian Holdings said Brazil represents an immaterial share of group revenue and expects its exposure to the country's new betting restrictions to remain limited...

September 30, 2026

Switch Metals advances lithium and tantalum exploration in Côte d’Ivoire

Switch Metals has advanced its exploration programme in Côte d’Ivoire, with lithium-rich spodumene zones discovered at Issia and a maiden tantalum Mineral Resource Estimate expected in early 2027...

September 30, 2026

Criterium Energy targets October first gas as SE-MGH development nears completion

Criterium Energy expects first gas from its Southeast Mengoepeh development in October, with pipeline construction nearing completion and environmental approval secured for the 25 km gas pipeline connecting the project..

September 30, 2026

RM plc completes £53.5m TTS sale to cut debt and focus on Assessment growth

RM plc has completed the sale of TTS for an enterprise value of up to £53.5m, with around £31m of net proceeds set to reduce debt and further cost savings..

September 30, 2026

Interviews

Finsbury Growth & Income Trust Nick Train on Why AI Could Make UK Data Champions More Valuable (video)

Finsbury Growth & Income Trust (LON:FGT) Portfolio Manager Nick Train explains why he believes AI could strengthen rather than erode the competitive advantages of holdings including LSEG, Experian, RELX and..

October 1, 2026

Manx Financial Group PLC – Record Lending, European Expansion and a £1m Profit Opportunity (video)

Manx Financial Group CEO Douglas Grant discusses a record £422.9 million loan book, strong growth at Payment Assist, the £1 million profit opportunity from Triskel Finance and the Group’s next..

September 30, 2026

Chesnara plc – £51m of Early Synergies, an Active M&A Funnel and the Next Cash Levers (video)

Chesnara says around £51m of operating capital generation came from structural day-one synergies following the Chesnara Life acquisition, with further benefits expected as migration progresses. Steve Murray and Tom Howard..

September 28, 2026

The Biotech Growth Trust plc – Why Biotech’s Recovery Could Still Have Further to Run (video)

Biotech valuations have rebounded, pharmaceutical M&A has accelerated and regulatory uncertainty has begun to ease — but Josh Golomb of The Biotech Growth Trust believes the more important story is..

September 23, 2026

CMC Markets Chris Cheverall Explains Why 24/7 Liquidity and AI Could Reshape CMC Connect (video)

CMC Markets is targeting a future built around 24/7 market access, deeper institutional partnerships and AI-enabled distribution. Chris Cheverall explains how CMC Connect is using liquidity, APIs and its product..

September 23, 2026

Touchstone Exploration: Paul Baay targets new production as Cascadura optimisation gathers momentum (video)

Touchstone Exploration is entering a fresh operational phase, with two WD-4 wells targeting up to 200 barrels per day of combined production and further optimisation work under way at Cascadura...

September 15, 2026

Premier Miton UK Multi Cap Income Fund: Gervais Williams on the overlooked UK income stocks (video)

The Premier Miton UK Multi Cap Income Fund Co-Fund Manager explains why income growth, strong cash generation and undervalued smaller companies could become increasingly important, while highlighting opportunities in Victorian..

September 15, 2026

Ilika plc: Goliath gains commercial momentum as validation, defence interest and Brompton trials converge (video)

Ilika plc (LON:IKA) CEO Graeme Purdy explains why one of Goliath’s most important advances may not be a headline performance metric at all, but the tighter consistency now being delivered..

September 11, 2026

Cora Gold: Standout Zone B grades point to a bigger Sanankoro mine plan (video)

Cora Gold CEO Bert Monro discusses standout 2026 drilling results from Zone B, where mineralisation outside the existing pit shell could support resource growth and potentially extend Sanankoro into fresh..

September 10, 2026

BlackRock World Mining Trust: Copper, Gold and AI Are Rewriting the Mining Cycle (video)

BlackRock World Mining Trust has benefited from strength in gold and copper, but its managers are now repositioning for the next phase. Thomas McMahon of Kepler Partners explains why exposure..

August 28, 2026

FTSE 100

SSE maintains earnings guidance as networks investment rises 70%

SSE expects H1 adjusted EPS of 64p to 68p, with adjusted investment across regulated networks around 70% higher year on year and renewable generation output up around 20%, while full-year..

October 1, 2026

Landsec agrees £516m Metrocentre acquisition as rental growth continues

Landsec has agreed to acquire Metrocentre for £516m, adding a top-10 UK shopping centre to its portfolio, while strong leasing demand supports its expectation for 3% to 5% like-for-like net..

October 1, 2026

Centrica completes £33m sale of Spirit Energy’s remaining Cygnus interest

Centrica has completed the sale of Spirit Energy’s remaining 15% interest in the Cygnus gas field and other Southern North Sea assets to Serica Energy for £33m, with Spirit Energy..

October 1, 2026

Unite Group agrees £60m Sale of King’s Place site

Unite Group has agreed to sell its 444-bed King’s Place development site for £60m, taking total disposals agreed or completed in 2026 to £200m as the group remains on track..

September 30, 2026

AstraZeneca invests $2bn in Summit to accelerate ivonescimab development

AstraZeneca will invest $2bn in Summit Therapeutics to accelerate the development of ivonescimab and expand its potential use in combination with ADCs. The companies will also collaborate on trials combining..

September 29, 2026

Landsec sells Victoria Street office for £211m

Landsec has agreed the £211m sale of 123 Victoria Street, taking total asset sales since early 2025 to £1bn as it continues to reduce its office exposure and recycle capital...

September 28, 2026

FTSE 250

Pantheon International reports 3.2% NAV growth in Q3 2026

Pantheon International’s NAV per share rose 3.2% to 534.6p in the quarter ended 31 August 2026, alongside £130.9m of new investment commitments...

September 25, 2026

Hollywood Bowl appoints Simon Dodd as Independent Non-Executive Director

Simon Dodd, Chief Executive of Young & Co.’s Brewery, will join Hollywood Bowl Group’s Board as an independent Non-Executive Director from 1 November 2026...

September 25, 2026

Dr. Martens launches ‘With Bouncing Soles’ global brand platform and new ecommerce experience

Dr. Martens introduces its new global brand platform, ‘With Bouncing Soles’, alongside a redesigned ecommerce experience and the next phase of its retail strategy, including four refreshed Brand Centres...

September 24, 2026

Victrex outlines five-year transformation strategy and targets mid-single-digit revenue growth

Victrex has set out a five-year plan focused on Transform, Grow and Optimise, targeting mid-single-digit organic revenue growth, c.50% gross margin and approximately £250m of cumulative levered free cash flow..

September 24, 2026

Vistry Group repositions business for lower debt and sustainable growth

Vistry Group is restructuring its operations around a smaller, more focused mixed-tenure model, targeting lower debt, stronger cash generation and improved returns. H1 2026 results showed an adjusted £83.3m loss..

September 24, 2026

Raspberry Pi revenue rises 90% as OEM demand drives record first half

Raspberry Pi delivered record H1 2026 results, with revenue up 90% to $256.9m and adjusted EBITDA up 108% to $40.3m. Unit shipments increased 17%, while the order backlog doubled to..