Industrials

Companies involved in the manufacture of machinery, hand‑held tools and industrial products. The sector also includes aerospace and defence contractors and firms providing transportation services. UK‑listed companies in this sector include Rolls‑Royce Holdings plc, BAE Systems plc, GKN plc, Smiths Group plc, Weir Group plc and FirstGroup plc.

Morgan Advanced Materials completes sale of Foseco India stake

Morgan Advanced Materials has completed the disposal of its full shareholding in Foseco India Limited, with proceeds to reduce net debt...

August 28, 2026

Goodwin trading profit more than doubles to £77.5 million

Goodwin Plc has reported record trading profit and revenue for the year ended 30 April 2026, alongside an increased ordinary dividend...

August 28, 2026

Ilika confirms AGM date and Annual Report posting

Ilika has given notice of its 2026 Annual General Meeting and said its annual report and AGM notice will be available shortly...

August 28, 2026

Ilika targets medical device opportunities with Stereax at MedTech Ireland

Ilika’s Stereax technology will be presented at MedTech Ireland 2026 as the company targets further opportunities in active implanted medical devices...

August 27, 2026

Dry electropolishing expands the surface treatment options for Hardide

Dry electropolishing is widening the range of finishing options, while Hardide’s broader surface treatment capabilities support customers choosing the right process for each application...

August 27, 2026

Billington Holdings appoints new Non-Executive Director, confirms Board change

Billington Holdings has appointed Olivier Aebi as a non-executive director and confirmed Alexander Ospelt’s resignation with effect from 27 August 2026...

August 27, 2026

Trifast moves recycled nylon fasteners towards commercial launch

Trifast is moving recycled nylon fasteners closer to commercial use as customers seek lower-impact components without sacrificing engineering performance...

August 26, 2026

James Cropper focuses specialist paper expertise on higher-value opportunities

James Cropper is sharpening its paper and packaging proposition around specialist manufacturing expertise, clearer capabilities and more focused market opportunities...

August 26, 2026

Billington Structures expands energy-sector steelwork portfolio

Billington Structures is strengthening its energy-sector position through major structural steelwork packages across Energy from Waste, district heating and power infrastructure...

August 26, 2026

Water infrastructure investment puts workforce capacity at the centre of AMP8 delivery

Record levels of planned water infrastructure investment are increasing demand for skilled workers, putting recruitment capacity and workforce development at the centre of AMP8 delivery...

August 25, 2026

Hercules Academy broadens funding pipeline and national reach

Hercules Academy has expanded its funded training activity, public sector relationships and national reach as the group develops additional routes for longer-term commercial growth...

August 25, 2026

Abode strengthens product positioning with two IER Awards honours

Abode’s two 2026 IER Awards honours strengthen the profile of its accessible LivInc range and flexible Optima Belfast Sink...

August 25, 2026

Smiths Group appoints two independent Non-Executive Directors

Smiths Group has announced the appointment of Val Rahmani and Emma FitzGerald as independent non-executive directors, with committee changes also confirmed...

August 25, 2026

Melrose Industries announces claims programme and GKN Garden Grove restart target

Melrose Industries has outlined a claims programme, regulatory update and target date for full manufacturing operations at GKN Aerospace Garden Grove...

August 25, 2026

Adaptix secures US Federal sales channel for Ortho350

Adaptix has secured a dedicated US federal sales channel for the Ortho350 through an exclusive reseller agreement with Spartan Medical...

August 21, 2026

MERLYN broadens ARYSTO range with new stone shower tray

MERLYN is expanding its premium ARYSTO range with ARYSTO Stone, a new shower tray launching in October 2026 with a focus on design, safety and practicality...

August 21, 2026

Knights to acquire Moore Barlow’s commercial and private wealth businesses for £27m

Knights has agreed to acquire Moore Barlow’s commercial and private wealth service lines for £27m, adding around 160 fee earners and approximately £30m of annual revenue while expanding its presence..

August 21, 2026

Equipmake advances bus electrification with integrated drivetrain systems

Equipmake's integrated approach to bus electrification focuses on matching batteries, drivetrains, charging and control systems to the real-world demands of passenger transport...

August 20, 2026

Hays FY26 profit rises as momentum strategy drives cost savings

August 20, 2026

Hercules Academy expands training capacity as contract wins support UK growth

Hercules Academy is expanding its training team and UK reach after securing £310,000 of funded training awards...

August 19, 2026

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Q&As

Ferro-Alloy Resources CEO Nick Bridgen discusses vanadium project progress and growth opportunities

21 August 2026

Oriole Resources CEO Martin Rosser highlights high-grade Niambaram gold and wider Eastern CLP potential

21 August 2026

Arbuthnot Banking Group reports record deposits and wealth assets (LON:ARBB)

21 August 2026

Hardide CEO Matt Hamblin outlines growth strategy and capacity expansion

13 August 2026

Hercules CEO & CFO discuss new Power & Energy Services division

11 August 2026

Hardman & Co

Arbuthnot Banking Group Plc 1H’26: accelerating franchise growth

4 August 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments maintains dividend as credit remains resilient

3 August 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments (RECI) FY’26 results: High yield, clear path to dividend cover

13 July 2026

Cavendish plc: Solid performance in still tough markets

30 June 2026

Cavendish plc delivers solid performance in tough markets

24 June 2026

Green News

Ilika confirms AGM date and Annual Report posting

28 August 2026

CyanConnode sets out key dates for Esyasoft acquisition

27 August 2026

Drax Group gains strategic diversity from BSIF acquisition, says Longspur Research

14 August 2026

Quadrise extends Morocco representation agreement

31 July 2026

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24 August 2026

Corero Network Security broadens its cybersecurity reach in 2026

18 August 2026

UK value offers a clearer opportunity as AI changes the market

18 August 2026

Drax Group gains strategic diversity from BSIF acquisition, says Longspur Research

14 August 2026

Richard Heading Braemar Plc CFO highlights revenue growth drivers

11 August 2026

Funds

BlackRock World Mining Trust: Copper, Gold and AI Are Rewriting the Mining Cycle (video)

28 August 2026

Emerging Markets Investing: FEML posts 67.6% one-year rise despite July dip

27 August 2026

Fidelity China Special Situations jumps 8.1% in July as catalysts build

27 August 2026

Asia Investment Trust (FAS) is up 5% in July as investors turn to value

27 August 2026

Fidelity European Trust gains 9.7% over 12 months as 3i boosts returns

27 August 2026

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FTSE 100 News

Prudential declares 2026 first interim dividend of 8.88 US cents per share

27 August 2026

AstraZeneca’s Tezspire meets key endpoints in Phase III EoE trial

27 August 2026

Convatec appoints Jens Viebke as Non-Executive Director

27 August 2026

Smiths Group appoints two independent Non-Executive Directors

25 August 2026

UK Broker Ratings

BARR (A.G.) PLC ORD 4 1/6P (BAG.L) Stock Analysis: Exploring a 28% Upside in the Beverages Sector

25 August 2026

Bankers Investment Trust PLC (BNKR.L) Performance Highlights: Analyzing a Trust With Robust Free Cash Flow and Strong ROE

25 August 2026

Chemring Group PLC (CHG.L) Stock Analysis: Navigating Growth in Aerospace & Defense with 16% Potential Upside

25 August 2026

Goodwin PLC (GDWN.L): Industrial Machinery Innovator with Robust Revenue Growth and High ROE

25 August 2026

3I INFRASTRUCTURE PLC (3IN.L) Stock Report: Navigating Potential with a 5.74% Upside

25 August 2026

Industrials

Morgan Advanced Materials completes sale of Foseco India stake

Morgan Advanced Materials has completed the disposal of its full shareholding in Foseco India Limited, with proceeds to reduce net debt...

August 28, 2026

Goodwin trading profit more than doubles to £77.5 million

Goodwin Plc has reported record trading profit and revenue for the year ended 30 April 2026, alongside an increased ordinary dividend...

August 28, 2026

Ilika confirms AGM date and Annual Report posting

Ilika has given notice of its 2026 Annual General Meeting and said its annual report and AGM notice will be available shortly...

August 28, 2026

Ilika targets medical device opportunities with Stereax at MedTech Ireland

Ilika’s Stereax technology will be presented at MedTech Ireland 2026 as the company targets further opportunities in active implanted medical devices...

August 27, 2026

Dry electropolishing expands the surface treatment options for Hardide

Dry electropolishing is widening the range of finishing options, while Hardide’s broader surface treatment capabilities support customers choosing the right process for each application...

August 27, 2026

Billington Holdings appoints new Non-Executive Director, confirms Board change

Billington Holdings has appointed Olivier Aebi as a non-executive director and confirmed Alexander Ospelt’s resignation with effect from 27 August 2026...

August 27, 2026

Trifast moves recycled nylon fasteners towards commercial launch

Trifast is moving recycled nylon fasteners closer to commercial use as customers seek lower-impact components without sacrificing engineering performance...

August 26, 2026

James Cropper focuses specialist paper expertise on higher-value opportunities

James Cropper is sharpening its paper and packaging proposition around specialist manufacturing expertise, clearer capabilities and more focused market opportunities...

August 26, 2026

Billington Structures expands energy-sector steelwork portfolio

Billington Structures is strengthening its energy-sector position through major structural steelwork packages across Energy from Waste, district heating and power infrastructure...

August 26, 2026

Water infrastructure investment puts workforce capacity at the centre of AMP8 delivery

Record levels of planned water infrastructure investment are increasing demand for skilled workers, putting recruitment capacity and workforce development at the centre of AMP8 delivery...

August 25, 2026

Hercules Academy broadens funding pipeline and national reach

Hercules Academy has expanded its funded training activity, public sector relationships and national reach as the group develops additional routes for longer-term commercial growth...

August 25, 2026

Abode strengthens product positioning with two IER Awards honours

Abode’s two 2026 IER Awards honours strengthen the profile of its accessible LivInc range and flexible Optima Belfast Sink...

August 25, 2026

Smiths Group appoints two independent Non-Executive Directors

Smiths Group has announced the appointment of Val Rahmani and Emma FitzGerald as independent non-executive directors, with committee changes also confirmed...

August 25, 2026

Melrose Industries announces claims programme and GKN Garden Grove restart target

Melrose Industries has outlined a claims programme, regulatory update and target date for full manufacturing operations at GKN Aerospace Garden Grove...

August 25, 2026

Adaptix secures US Federal sales channel for Ortho350

Adaptix has secured a dedicated US federal sales channel for the Ortho350 through an exclusive reseller agreement with Spartan Medical...

August 21, 2026

MERLYN broadens ARYSTO range with new stone shower tray

MERLYN is expanding its premium ARYSTO range with ARYSTO Stone, a new shower tray launching in October 2026 with a focus on design, safety and practicality...

August 21, 2026

Knights to acquire Moore Barlow’s commercial and private wealth businesses for £27m

August 21, 2026

Equipmake advances bus electrification with integrated drivetrain systems

Equipmake's integrated approach to bus electrification focuses on matching batteries, drivetrains, charging and control systems to the real-world demands of passenger transport...

August 20, 2026

Hays FY26 profit rises as momentum strategy drives cost savings

Hays reported a 3% like-for-like increase in pre-exceptional operating profit to £48.6 million despite an 8% decline in net fees, supported by productivity gains and £50 million of annualised structural cost savings. The group also launched its Momentum strategy and proposed a full-year dividend of 0.44 pence per share...