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

AstraZeneca’s Trixeo Aerosphere approved in EU for asthma

The European Commission has approved AstraZeneca’s Trixeo Aerosphere as a maintenance treatment for patients aged 12 and older whose asthma is inadequately controlled with medium-dose ICS/LABA therapy...

September 23, 2026

JD Sports HY27 profit falls as sales soften, full-year guidance maintained

JD Sports reported a 19.7% decline in first-half adjusted profit before tax to £282m as sales fell 0.8% at constant currencies. The retailer maintained its FY27 profit and free cash..

September 23, 2026

Rentokil Initial to sell SOLitude Lake Management to Bain Capital for $230m

Rentokil Initial has agreed to sell SOLitude Lake Management and its Vertex Aquatic Solutions division to Bain Capital for $230 million, generating estimated net cash proceeds of around $180 million...

September 22, 2026

Smiths Group reports FY2026 revenue growth and margin expansion

Smiths Group reported 1.2% organic revenue growth for FY2026, with headline operating margin rising to 20.6%. The company completed major portfolio disposals, acquired DRC Heat Transfer and expects around 4%..

September 22, 2026

Kingfisher raises full-year guidance after H1 profit growth

Kingfisher reported a 9.9% rise in adjusted pre-tax profit to £404m for the six months ended 31 July 2026, supported by higher gross margins and cost control. The group upgraded..

September 22, 2026

AstraZeneca’s Klygefa recommended for EU approval in generalised myasthenia gravis

The EMA’s CHMP has recommended Klygefa (gefurulimab) for approval as an add-on treatment for adults with AChR antibody-positive generalised myasthenia gravis, based on Phase III PREVAIL trial results...

September 21, 2026

FTSE 250

Inchcape expands Americas footprint with Peru and Costa Rica acquisitions

Inchcape has agreed to acquire Volvo businesses in Peru and Costa Rica and a Jaguar Land Rover business in Peru, adding around £48.7m of FY2025 revenue and expanding its multi-brand..

October 1, 2026

PHP reports rental growth ahead of guidance as Joint Venture transactions progress

Primary Health Properties generated £5.8m of additional rental income from 480 rent reviews in the first nine months, with annualised rental growth of 3.1%, while joint venture transactions remain on..

October 1, 2026

Saga raises profit guidance as first-half underlying profit nearly doubles

Saga reported a 98% increase in underlying profit before tax to £46.6m in the first half, with revenue up 14% and net debt down £70.4m, prompting the group to raise..

September 30, 2026

Greggs reports 7.7% sales growth as trading improves

Greggs reported 7.7% sales growth in the third quarter, with like-for-like sales up 3.4%, as menu innovation and improved weather supported trading, while the company expects a modestly improved outcome..

September 30, 2026

Ruffer Investment Company delivers positive 4.6% NAV return over 12 months

Ruffer Investment Company reported a 4.6% NAV total return for the year to 30 June 2026, with its diversified portfolio benefiting from equities, gold and precious metals, while the average..

September 30, 2026

Syncona strengthens leadership to drive portfolio value creation

Syncona Investment Management has appointed Chris Hollowood as Chief Investment Officer and Sam Roberts as Managing Director as its portfolio moves further towards clinical-stage companies. Roel Bulthuis will become an..