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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.

Allianz Technology Trust outperforms benchmark as AI investments drive growth

Allianz Technology Trust reported strong half-year NAV growth, outperformance versus its benchmark and continued AI-led portfolio contributions...

Senior plc posts stronger half-year trading and progress on recommended cash acquisition

Senior plc reported higher half-year revenue, improved adjusted profit and margins, while regulatory approvals for the recommended cash acquisition advanced...

DB Pension surpluses create new options for UK companies

Proposed reforms could make it easier for well-funded DB pension schemes to use or release surplus assets while protecting member benefits...

Hilton Food Group agrees £5.4m sale of Dalco Food

Hilton Food Group has agreed to sell Dalco Food B.V. for £5.4m, subject to approvals and consultation with the local works council...

April 2028 filing reforms put small-company governance in focus

Small-company reporting reforms from April 2028 will require fuller accounts, digital filing software and earlier governance planning...

JTC trades in line with expectations as Permira acquisition progresses

JTC says first-half 2026 trading was in line with expectations and that progress continues on regulatory approvals for the recommended cash acquisition...

Alfa Financial Software reports 4% H1 revenue growth and strong TCV increase

Alfa Financial Software reported H1 2026 trading in line with expectations, with revenue up 4% to £65.1m and TCV rising 17% to £247.0m. Strong subscription growth, new customer wins and..

Hammerson plans £190m equity raise following Manchester Arndale acquisition

Hammerson plans to raise up to 10% of its share capital, or about £190 million, through a placing, retail offer and director subscriptions to help fund its £218 million purchase..

Helios Towers reports stronger first-half growth and upgrades full-year guidance

Helios Towers reported higher revenue, EBITDA and recurring free cash flow, while upgrading FY 2026 guidance and declaring an inaugural interim dividend...

Pets At Home Group Plc Pets at Home reports higher Q1 consumer revenue and maintains FY27 guidance

Pets at Home reported Q1 consumer revenue growth across Vet Group and Retail, and said it has left FY27 guidance unchanged...

Drax delivers solid first-half performance and advances growth plans

Drax Group reported adjusted EBITDA of £279 million for the first half of 2026, maintained its full-year outlook and raised its interim dividend as it continues investing in flexible generation,..

Breedon Group appoints Louis Eperjesi as non-executive director

Breedon Group has appointed Louis Eperjesi as a non-executive director, with the appointment due to take effect in early 2027...

Plus500 signs strategic infrastructure partnership with Wealthsimple

Plus500 has announced a strategic partnership with Wealthsimple to provide US futures access for Canadian retail investors...

Aberdeen Group reports 21% rise in first-half adjusted operating profit

Aberdeen Group reported higher half-year adjusted operating profit, stronger capital generation and growth in assets under management and administration...

Rathbones FUMA rises 11% as first-half profit increases

Rathbones Group reported higher interim profit, a 10.7% rise in FUMA and continued progress on its regulatory programme...

Aston Martin revenue rises 38% in first half of 2026

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holding reported higher half-year wholesale volumes, revenue and gross profit, with reduced Q2 2026 free cash outflow...

Shaftesbury Capital reports higher earnings and portfolio growth in H1 2026

Shaftesbury Capital reported higher EPRA NTA, portfolio value, earnings and interim dividend, alongside strong leasing activity and liquidity...

Greggs first-half profit rises 20% as sales and market share grow

Greggs reported first-half sales growth and improved profit, maintained its interim dividend and said full-year expectations remain unchanged...

Breedon Group reports 5% revenue growth, US and Ireland offset UK weakness

Breedon Group reported higher revenue, broadly flat underlying EBITDA and maintained its 2026 guidance, supported by growth in the US and Ireland...

Paragon Banking Group confirms FY26 guidance as lending advances rise 4.3%

Paragon Banking Group reports continued strong trading, with new advances, margins, capital and funding all in line with expectations...
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Allianz Technology Trust outperforms benchmark as AI investments drive growth

Allianz Technology Trust reported strong half-year NAV growth, outperformance versus its benchmark and continued AI-led portfolio contributions...

Senior plc posts stronger half-year trading and progress on recommended cash acquisition

Senior plc reported higher half-year revenue, improved adjusted profit and margins, while regulatory approvals for the recommended cash acquisition advanced...

DB Pension surpluses create new options for UK companies

Proposed reforms could make it easier for well-funded DB pension schemes to use or release surplus assets while protecting member benefits...

Hilton Food Group agrees £5.4m sale of Dalco Food

Hilton Food Group has agreed to sell Dalco Food B.V. for £5.4m, subject to approvals and consultation with the local works council...

April 2028 filing reforms put small-company governance in focus

Small-company reporting reforms from April 2028 will require fuller accounts, digital filing software and earlier governance planning...

JTC trades in line with expectations as Permira acquisition progresses

JTC says first-half 2026 trading was in line with expectations and that progress continues on regulatory approvals for the recommended cash acquisition...

Alfa Financial Software reports 4% H1 revenue growth and strong TCV increase

Alfa Financial Software reported H1 2026 trading in line with expectations, with revenue up 4% to £65.1m and TCV rising 17% to £247.0m. Strong subscription growth, new customer wins and solid delivery performance support visibility for future growth, while the company expects to announce half-year results on 3 September 2026...

Hammerson plans £190m equity raise following Manchester Arndale acquisition

Hammerson plans to raise up to 10% of its share capital, or about £190 million, through a placing, retail offer and director subscriptions to help fund its £218 million purchase of a 50% stake in Manchester Arndale. The deal is expected to be earnings accretive from day one and supports upgraded FY26 guidance...

Helios Towers reports stronger first-half growth and upgrades full-year guidance

Helios Towers reported higher revenue, EBITDA and recurring free cash flow, while upgrading FY 2026 guidance and declaring an inaugural interim dividend...

Pets At Home Group Plc Pets at Home reports higher Q1 consumer revenue and maintains FY27 guidance

Pets at Home reported Q1 consumer revenue growth across Vet Group and Retail, and said it has left FY27 guidance unchanged...

Drax delivers solid first-half performance and advances growth plans

Drax Group reported adjusted EBITDA of £279 million for the first half of 2026, maintained its full-year outlook and raised its interim dividend as it continues investing in flexible generation, batteries and renewable energy...

Breedon Group appoints Louis Eperjesi as non-executive director

Breedon Group has appointed Louis Eperjesi as a non-executive director, with the appointment due to take effect in early 2027...

Plus500 signs strategic infrastructure partnership with Wealthsimple

Plus500 has announced a strategic partnership with Wealthsimple to provide US futures access for Canadian retail investors...

Aberdeen Group reports 21% rise in first-half adjusted operating profit

Aberdeen Group reported higher half-year adjusted operating profit, stronger capital generation and growth in assets under management and administration...

Rathbones FUMA rises 11% as first-half profit increases

Rathbones Group reported higher interim profit, a 10.7% rise in FUMA and continued progress on its regulatory programme...

Aston Martin revenue rises 38% in first half of 2026

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holding reported higher half-year wholesale volumes, revenue and gross profit, with reduced Q2 2026 free cash outflow...

Shaftesbury Capital reports higher earnings and portfolio growth in H1 2026

Shaftesbury Capital reported higher EPRA NTA, portfolio value, earnings and interim dividend, alongside strong leasing activity and liquidity...

Greggs first-half profit rises 20% as sales and market share grow

Greggs reported first-half sales growth and improved profit, maintained its interim dividend and said full-year expectations remain unchanged...

Breedon Group reports 5% revenue growth, US and Ireland offset UK weakness

Breedon Group reported higher revenue, broadly flat underlying EBITDA and maintained its 2026 guidance, supported by growth in the US and Ireland...

Paragon Banking Group confirms FY26 guidance as lending advances rise 4.3%

Paragon Banking Group reports continued strong trading, with new advances, margins, capital and funding all in line with expectations...
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