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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 EPS guidance remains unchanged at 168p to 193p.
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 rental income growth in FY2027.
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 now focused on the Morecambe Hub and its 9 mmboe of retained reserves.
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 for its £300m-£400m disposal target.
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 ivonescimab with Sone-Ve across gastrointestinal cancers.
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.
Polar Capital Technology Trust appoints Simon Crinage
Polar Capital Technology Trust has appointed Simon Crinage as an independent Non-Executive Director, Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee from 12 October 2026.
United Utilities maintains 2026/27 guidance, seeks £1bn additional AMP8 investment
United Utilities says its financial and operational outlook for 2026/27 remains unchanged, with around £2bn of planned capital investment. The company has also submitted a response seeking approximately £1bn of additional AMP8 investment for network resilience, capacity and economic growth, ahead of Ofwat’s December 2026 final decision.
Halma raises profit margin guidance after strong first half
Halma expects a 23.5%–24% Adjusted EBIT margin for 2027 after strong first-half growth and £515m of acquisitions.
The FTSE 100, also known as the Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index or FTSE 100 Index is a share index of the 100 companies listed on the UK London Stock Exchange with the highest market capitalisation. It is seen as a gauge of prosperity for businesses regulated by UK company law.