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FTSE 250 Market news covers the latest developments for the FTSE 250 Index, which tracks the 101st to the 350th largest companies by market capitalisation on the London Stock Exchange. This category includes updates on company admissions and delistings, quarterly and annual results, mergers and acquisitions, board appointments and departures, regulatory news and policy changes.

Harbour Energy to acquire Waldorf subsidiaries in $170m deal, boosting UK production

Harbour Energy has agreed to acquire most subsidiaries of Waldorf Energy Partners and Waldorf Production for $170 million, a move expected to add 20 kboepd of oil weighted production and 35 mmboe of 2P reserves...

TwentyFour Income Fund reports positive month as ABS and CLO issuance hits post-crisis highs

TwentyFour Income Fund noted improved market sentiment in November, supported by progress in Ukraine peace discussions and a stable UK Budget response...

Prediction markets move into the mainstream as trading surges | Ruffer Investment Company

New prediction markets are turning public opinion into tradable data, offering investors fresh insight into where conviction and risk are building...

Avon Technologies secures $20.6m European order for FM50 respirators

Avon Protection has received a new NSPA order for FM50 respirators and FM61EU filters worth about 20.6 million dollars, with deliveries scheduled through FY2026 and FY2027...

Domino Pizza Group appoints Annie Murphy as Independent Non Executive Director

Domino’s Pizza Group has named Annie Murphy to its Board effective 5 January 2026. She will serve on four Board committees, bringing senior experience from global consumer and retail companies including PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble and Walgreens Boots Alliance...

FirstGroup buys Tootbus UK operations to expand sightseeing and London depot capacity

FirstGroup has acquired RATP’s Tootbus sightseeing operations in London and Bath for around £17 million, adding 63 buses, two depots and 190 staff...

Drax expects strong 2025 results as FlexGen and data centre plans advance

Drax reports a solid trading performance and now expects full year 2025 adjusted EBITDA to be near the top end of market estimates...

NB Private Equity Partners 2025 CMD: good returns from low-risk PE model

NB Private Equity Partners reports continued strength across its portfolio, supported by solid operating performance in its larger positions and a maturing set of holdings that are increasingly ready for exit...

Volution Group to acquire Australian ventilation specialist ACI for AU$150 million

Volution Group has agreed to acquire AC Industries, a Sydney-based manufacturer of ventilation ducting solutions for underground mines...

Ruffer Investment Company delivers positive November performance amid market volatility

Ruffer Investment Company Limited recorded a positive portfolio return in November despite broader equity market volatility...

Frasers Group acquires Swindon Designer Outlet to support expansion strategy

Frasers Group has acquired Swindon Designer Outlet as part of its plan to build a stronger retail and property portfolio...

Oxford Nanopore names Francis Van Parys as new CEO from March 2026

Oxford Nanopore Technologies has appointed Francis Van Parys as Chief Executive Officer, effective 2 March 2026...

SDCL Efficiency Income Trust declares second quarterly dividend of 1.59p per share

SDCL Efficiency Income Trust has announced a quarterly interim dividend of 1.59 pence per share for the year ending 31 March 2026, supported by net cash from investments...

Harbour Energy to sell Indonesian Natuna Sea Block A and Tuna project for $215 million

Harbour Energy has agreed to sell its operated interests in the Natuna Sea Block A field and the Tuna development project to Prime Group for $215 million...

Frasers Group posts solid first half with margin gains and international growth

Frasers Group reported a steady first half for FY26, with revenue up 5% to £2.58 billion and retail gross margin improving by 160bps...

AJ Bell reports record annual results with strong customer and asset growth

AJ Bell plc has announced record results for the year to 30 September 2025, with revenue up 18%to £317.8 million and profit before tax increasing 22% to £137.8 million...

discoverIE Group Plc to acquire Slovenian antenna maker Trival

discoverIE Group plc has agreed to acquire Trival Antene, a Slovenia based designer and manufacturer of communication antennae and masts for defence and professional uses...

NB Private Equity Partners: Strategic growth momentum (LON:NBPE)

Analyst Mark Thomas from Hardman & Co. discusses the company’s recent performance, outlook, and investment strategy...

ZIGUP reports higher underlying revenue and stronger rental performance in HY results

ZIGUP delivered underlying revenue growth of 4.5% for the six months to 31 October 2025, supported by strong vehicle hire demand in Spain and solid progress in the UK and Ireland...

4imprint appoints Paul Forman as Chair Designate ahead of March 2026 transition

4imprint Group has named Paul Forman as an independent non executive director and Chair Designate from January 2026, with his appointment as Chair taking effect on 16 March 2026...
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Harbour Energy to acquire Waldorf subsidiaries in $170m deal, boosting UK production

Harbour Energy has agreed to acquire most subsidiaries of Waldorf Energy Partners and Waldorf Production for $170 million, a move expected to add 20 kboepd of oil weighted production and 35 mmboe of 2P reserves...

TwentyFour Income Fund reports positive month as ABS and CLO issuance hits post-crisis highs

TwentyFour Income Fund noted improved market sentiment in November, supported by progress in Ukraine peace discussions and a stable UK Budget response...

Prediction markets move into the mainstream as trading surges | Ruffer Investment Company

New prediction markets are turning public opinion into tradable data, offering investors fresh insight into where conviction and risk are building...

Avon Technologies secures $20.6m European order for FM50 respirators

Avon Protection has received a new NSPA order for FM50 respirators and FM61EU filters worth about 20.6 million dollars, with deliveries scheduled through FY2026 and FY2027...

Domino Pizza Group appoints Annie Murphy as Independent Non Executive Director

Domino’s Pizza Group has named Annie Murphy to its Board effective 5 January 2026. She will serve on four Board committees, bringing senior experience from global consumer and retail companies including PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble and Walgreens Boots Alliance...

FirstGroup buys Tootbus UK operations to expand sightseeing and London depot capacity

FirstGroup has acquired RATP’s Tootbus sightseeing operations in London and Bath for around £17 million, adding 63 buses, two depots and 190 staff...

Drax expects strong 2025 results as FlexGen and data centre plans advance

Drax reports a solid trading performance and now expects full year 2025 adjusted EBITDA to be near the top end of market estimates...

NB Private Equity Partners 2025 CMD: good returns from low-risk PE model

NB Private Equity Partners reports continued strength across its portfolio, supported by solid operating performance in its larger positions and a maturing set of holdings that are increasingly ready for exit...

Volution Group to acquire Australian ventilation specialist ACI for AU$150 million

Volution Group has agreed to acquire AC Industries, a Sydney-based manufacturer of ventilation ducting solutions for underground mines...

Ruffer Investment Company delivers positive November performance amid market volatility

Ruffer Investment Company Limited recorded a positive portfolio return in November despite broader equity market volatility...

Frasers Group acquires Swindon Designer Outlet to support expansion strategy

Frasers Group has acquired Swindon Designer Outlet as part of its plan to build a stronger retail and property portfolio...

Oxford Nanopore names Francis Van Parys as new CEO from March 2026

Oxford Nanopore Technologies has appointed Francis Van Parys as Chief Executive Officer, effective 2 March 2026...

SDCL Efficiency Income Trust declares second quarterly dividend of 1.59p per share

SDCL Efficiency Income Trust has announced a quarterly interim dividend of 1.59 pence per share for the year ending 31 March 2026, supported by net cash from investments...

Harbour Energy to sell Indonesian Natuna Sea Block A and Tuna project for $215 million

Harbour Energy has agreed to sell its operated interests in the Natuna Sea Block A field and the Tuna development project to Prime Group for $215 million...

Frasers Group posts solid first half with margin gains and international growth

Frasers Group reported a steady first half for FY26, with revenue up 5% to £2.58 billion and retail gross margin improving by 160bps...

AJ Bell reports record annual results with strong customer and asset growth

AJ Bell plc has announced record results for the year to 30 September 2025, with revenue up 18%to £317.8 million and profit before tax increasing 22% to £137.8 million...

discoverIE Group Plc to acquire Slovenian antenna maker Trival

discoverIE Group plc has agreed to acquire Trival Antene, a Slovenia based designer and manufacturer of communication antennae and masts for defence and professional uses...

NB Private Equity Partners: Strategic growth momentum (LON:NBPE)

Analyst Mark Thomas from Hardman & Co. discusses the company’s recent performance, outlook, and investment strategy...

ZIGUP reports higher underlying revenue and stronger rental performance in HY results

ZIGUP delivered underlying revenue growth of 4.5% for the six months to 31 October 2025, supported by strong vehicle hire demand in Spain and solid progress in the UK and Ireland...

4imprint appoints Paul Forman as Chair Designate ahead of March 2026 transition

4imprint Group has named Paul Forman as an independent non executive director and Chair Designate from January 2026, with his appointment as Chair taking effect on 16 March 2026...
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