FTSE 250

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.

Harworth Group appoints Phil Redding as Independent Non-Executive Director

Harworth Group has appointed Phil Redding as an independent Non-Executive Director and member of the Remuneration Committee. With over 35 years’ experience in UK and European real estate, including senior roles at Tritax Eurobox and SEGRO, Redding brings extensive expertise in the industrial and logistics sector to support Harworth’s growth strategy...

September 10, 2025

A new spark of community engagement in Yorkshire

Drax and Groundwork Yorkshire brought science and adventure together for children in Selby and Goole through summer ‘Go Wild’ sessions...

September 9, 2025

Great Portland Estates secures 10th AI customer with Vanta at Kent House

Great Portland Estates has signed Vanta, a compliance automation and trust management platform, for 7,500 sq ft at Kent House, W1. This marks GPE’s 10th AI-led customer, with AI businesses now accounting for 7.1% of its total office portfolio and 18.5% of its Fully Managed offices...

September 9, 2025

Diversified Energy completes $550m Canvas Energy acquisition with Carlyle backing

Diversified Energy has agreed to acquire Canvas Energy for approximately $550 million. The deal, funded through a Carlyle-backed asset securitisation, cash, and new shares, adds producing assets in Oklahoma and is expected to contribute around $155 million of next twelve months EBITDA before synergies...

September 9, 2025

Ruffer Investment Company reports positive August performance driven by gold

Ruffer Investment Company delivered another month of positive NAV growth in August, with gold mining equities the leading contributor. Despite trimming exposure, the fund maintains a 6% allocation to gold-related assets, reflecting continued confidence in real assets...

September 8, 2025

Vistry Group Plc and Homes England launch £150m JV to deliver large-scale housing

Vistry has formed a £150 million joint venture with Homes England, named Hestia, to accelerate the development of large residential sites across England. The partnership will deliver mixed-tenure communities of 400 to 3,000 homes and provide new infrastructure, while also offering land parcels to SME developers to support broader housing sector growth...

September 8, 2025

Grainger Plc completes REIT conversion following strategic transformation

Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed residential landlord, has converted to Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) status after strong shareholder support. The move marks the culmination of a nine-year shift to a pure Build to Rent business, with a £3.5bn portfolio of around 11,000 homes...

September 8, 2025

Domino’s to host investor event and launches CHICK ‘N’ DIP sub-brand

Domino’s Pizza Group will hold an investor event on 9 December 2025 to outline growth opportunities in the UK and Ireland, including digital projects, store expansion and capital allocation priorities. The company has also launched CHICK ‘N’ DIP, a new chicken sub-brand currently on trial in 187 stores, with plans for national rollout to capture growth in the casual dining market...

September 8, 2025

Vistry Group Plc appoints Sue Farr as Independent Non-Executive Director

Vistry Group has appointed Sue Farr as an Independent Non-Executive Director from 1 October 2025. She will join the Nomination, Audit and Remuneration Committees, bringing extensive marketing and corporate communications expertise to the Board...

September 5, 2025

Ashmore Group Plc reports resilient FY25 results with strong investment performance

Ashmore Group posted FY25 assets under management of US$47.6bn, supported by US$4.1bn positive investment performance and improved net outflows of US$5.8bn. Profit before tax was £108.6m, with a final dividend of 12.1p maintained, taking the full-year payout to 16.9p...

September 5, 2025

Safestore Holdings Plc grows Q3 revenue 5.7% with momentum across all markets

Safestore reported Q3 group revenue of £59.6m, up 5.7% at constant exchange rates, driven by both like-for-like and new stores. UK revenue rose 2.8%, Paris 1.7% and expansion markets 13.0%, with two new sites added and the development pipeline on track...

September 4, 2025

Grafton Group lifts H1 profit, raises dividend and starts £25m buyback

Grafton reported a 9.5% rise in adjusted operating profit to £91.0m for the half year to 30 June 2025, with gross margin up 60bps and EPS up 6.5% to 35.5p. Net cash stood at £245.8m, the interim dividend rises 2.4% to 10.75p, and a £25m share buyback will begin, with full year profit expected to be broadly in line with consensus...

September 4, 2025

Currys Plc posts solid Q1 trading with £50m share buyback launch

Currys reported like-for-like revenue growth of 3% in the 17 weeks to 30 August 2025, driven by strong UK, Ireland and Nordic sales. The Group announced a new £50m share buyback, alongside a £25m dividend, as part of £75m planned shareholder returns this year...

September 4, 2025

Genus accelerates China joint venture with BCA to advance PRRS resistant pig

Genus plc has agreed updated terms with Beijing Capital Agribusiness to fast-track the formation of a porcine joint venture in China. The deal secures a US$160m cash payment, milestone income, and future royalties, while positioning PIC China to commercialise PRRS resistant pigs with stronger local backing...

September 4, 2025

Bankers Investment Trust Plc appoints Richard Clode as Co-Fund Manager

Bankers Investment Trust has appointed Richard Clode as Co-Fund Manager alongside Alex Crooke, effective 3 September 2025. Richard will take over management of the North American portfolio from 31 October 2025...

September 3, 2025

Watches of Switzerland reports strong trading and growth across key markets

Watches of Switzerland reported trading in line with expectations for the 18 weeks to 31 August 2025, with strong growth in the US despite tariff announcements and continued stability in the UK. Ecommerce sales rose, supported by a site upgrade in the US, while the Certified Pre-Owned business delivered further expansion...

September 3, 2025

Sirius Real Estate completes €23.4m Dresden and £42.8m Southampton acquisitions

Sirius Real Estate has finalised the purchases of a business park in Dresden for €23.4m and Chalcroft Business Park in Southampton, including an adjoining development site, for £42.8m. The deals add €4.5m in annualised income and provide opportunities for revenue growth through active asset management and development...

September 2, 2025

Plus500 secures ICE Clear Europe Membership to expand futures business

Plus500 has gained clearing membership with ICE Clear Europe, enabling regulated access to European futures markets including energy and carbon derivatives. The move builds on its ICE Clear US membership and strengthens the Group’s global clearing infrastructure, expanding services for institutional and retail customers...