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Consumer Defensive

Companies involved in the manufacture of food and beverages, household and personal care products, packaging and tobacco. The sector also includes firms providing education and training services. UK‑listed companies in this sector include Unilever plc, Diageo plc, Associated British Foods plc, Imperial Brands plc, Smurfit Kappa plc and Pearson plc.

LIKE

Likewise Group to announce Interim Results on 28 September

Likewise Group plc will release its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 on 28 September 2026...

Likewise Floors expands digital ordering and account access

Likewise Floors is expanding its digital ordering platform to give customers faster access to stock, pricing, payments and account management...
TRN

Trainline reaffirms FY2027 guidance and launches £100m share buyback

Trainline reported flat H1 net ticket sales of £3.3bn and a 1% decline in underlying revenue to £233m, while maintaining FY2027 guidance and announcing a new £100m share buyback...
Associated British Foods plc

Associated British Foods expects FY2026 profit in line as Primark expands digital strategy

Associated British Foods expects full-year adjusted operating profit to be broadly in line with previous guidance, with earnings per share ahead of expectations. Primark sales are set to rise around..
AEP

AEP Plantations reports higher first-half revenue and profit following Pinago acquisition

AEP Plantations reported an 8.3% rise in first-half revenue to $249.7 million and a 5.1% increase in profit before tax to $65.8 million, supported by its $158.3 million acquisition of..

Likewise adds Corby distribution hub as expansion plans continue

Likewise Group has completed its £9.57 million Corby distribution hub acquisition as it expands capacity and considers further property investments...
LIKE | Likewise Group

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...
TRN

Trainline responds to CMA investigation into UK fee presentation

Trainline says it will continue to work constructively with the CMA after the regulator opened an investigation into certain UK fee disclosures...

Likewise Group adds Corby distribution capacity ahead of 2027 expansion

Likewise Group is adding a £9.57 million Corby distribution centre as it expands logistics capacity ahead of a planned January 2027 opening...
DGE

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...

Likewise Group shortlisted for two AIM awards

Likewise Group has been shortlisted for two AIM Awards as it strengthens its balance sheet, expands distribution capacity and advances plans for further UK growth...
BWY

Bellway completions rise 10.8% as cash generation strengthens

Bellway Plc reported higher completions, improved cash generation and a robust balance sheet, while outlining cautious near-term demand conditions...
GEN

Genuit Group H1 2026 revenue rises 3.4% as full-year outlook remains unchanged

Genuit Group plc reported higher first-half revenue, lower underlying operating profit and unchanged interim dividend, with outlook maintained...
LIKE | Likewise Group

Likewise Group exchanges on £9.57m Corby distribution centre

Likewise Group plc has exchanged contracts to buy a new Corby distribution hub, with completion expected on 21 August 2026...
Dr. Martens plc

Dr. Martens appoints Alia Gogi as independent non-executive director

Dr. Martens has appointed Alia Gogi as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 1 September 2026, with committee appointments also confirmed...
BATS

British American Tobacco plc names management board changes in marketing and APMEA roles

British American Tobacco plc has announced leadership changes on its Management Board, including succession plans for Chief Marketing Officer and APMEA roles...
LIKE

Likewise Group raises £32.5m as Retail Offer is oversubscribed

Likewise Group has raised approximately £32.5 million through its Placing, Subscription and oversubscribed Retail Offer, with the Retail Offer contributing around £4.0 million. Admission of the new shares is expected..
LIKE

Likewise Group CEO discusses fundraising, capacity growth and revenue ambitions

CEO Tony Brewer outlines the Group’s successful fundraising, new Corby distribution hub, increased cutting capacity, positive trading and plans to grow revenue towards £300 million and beyond...
TPK

Travis Perkins reports resilient first-half performance and stronger balance sheet

Travis Perkins reported steady adjusted operating profit excluding property profits, with revenue down slightly and net cash before leases improving...
LIKE

Likewise Group expands retail offer to raise up to £4.0 million

Likewise Group has increased its retail offer after strong demand, with gross proceeds now expected to reach up to £4.0 million...

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LIKE

Likewise Group to announce Interim Results on 28 September

Likewise Group plc will release its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 on 28 September 2026...

Likewise Floors expands digital ordering and account access

Likewise Floors is expanding its digital ordering platform to give customers faster access to stock, pricing, payments and account management...
TRN

Trainline reaffirms FY2027 guidance and launches £100m share buyback

Trainline reported flat H1 net ticket sales of £3.3bn and a 1% decline in underlying revenue to £233m, while maintaining FY2027 guidance and announcing a new £100m share buyback...
Associated British Foods plc

Associated British Foods expects FY2026 profit in line as Primark expands digital strategy

Associated British Foods expects full-year adjusted operating profit to be broadly in line with previous guidance, with earnings per share ahead of expectations. Primark sales are set to rise around 2%, while the retailer plans to introduce home delivery in Great Britain and continue investing in value, marketing and digital growth...
AEP

AEP Plantations reports higher first-half revenue and profit following Pinago acquisition

AEP Plantations reported an 8.3% rise in first-half revenue to $249.7 million and a 5.1% increase in profit before tax to $65.8 million, supported by its $158.3 million acquisition of Pinago in May. The Board expects a robust second half and intends to declare an interim dividend by the end of the third quarter...

Likewise adds Corby distribution hub as expansion plans continue

Likewise Group has completed its £9.57 million Corby distribution hub acquisition as it expands capacity and considers further property investments...
LIKE | Likewise Group

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...
TRN

Trainline responds to CMA investigation into UK fee presentation

Trainline says it will continue to work constructively with the CMA after the regulator opened an investigation into certain UK fee disclosures...

Likewise Group adds Corby distribution capacity ahead of 2027 expansion

Likewise Group is adding a £9.57 million Corby distribution centre as it expands logistics capacity ahead of a planned January 2027 opening...
DGE

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...

Likewise Group shortlisted for two AIM awards

Likewise Group has been shortlisted for two AIM Awards as it strengthens its balance sheet, expands distribution capacity and advances plans for further UK growth...
BWY

Bellway completions rise 10.8% as cash generation strengthens

Bellway Plc reported higher completions, improved cash generation and a robust balance sheet, while outlining cautious near-term demand conditions...
GEN

Genuit Group H1 2026 revenue rises 3.4% as full-year outlook remains unchanged

Genuit Group plc reported higher first-half revenue, lower underlying operating profit and unchanged interim dividend, with outlook maintained...
LIKE | Likewise Group

Likewise Group exchanges on £9.57m Corby distribution centre

Likewise Group plc has exchanged contracts to buy a new Corby distribution hub, with completion expected on 21 August 2026...
Dr. Martens plc

Dr. Martens appoints Alia Gogi as independent non-executive director

Dr. Martens has appointed Alia Gogi as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 1 September 2026, with committee appointments also confirmed...
BATS

British American Tobacco plc names management board changes in marketing and APMEA roles

British American Tobacco plc has announced leadership changes on its Management Board, including succession plans for Chief Marketing Officer and APMEA roles...
LIKE

Likewise Group raises £32.5m as Retail Offer is oversubscribed

Likewise Group has raised approximately £32.5 million through its Placing, Subscription and oversubscribed Retail Offer, with the Retail Offer contributing around £4.0 million. Admission of the new shares is expected on 17 August 2026, subject to shareholder approval...
LIKE

Likewise Group CEO discusses fundraising, capacity growth and revenue ambitions

CEO Tony Brewer outlines the Group’s successful fundraising, new Corby distribution hub, increased cutting capacity, positive trading and plans to grow revenue towards £300 million and beyond...
TPK

Travis Perkins reports resilient first-half performance and stronger balance sheet

Travis Perkins reported steady adjusted operating profit excluding property profits, with revenue down slightly and net cash before leases improving...
LIKE

Likewise Group expands retail offer to raise up to £4.0 million

Likewise Group has increased its retail offer after strong demand, with gross proceeds now expected to reach up to £4.0 million...
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