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.

Construction firms show a clearer route to delivery and margin control

UK construction is showing firmer activity, and companies that invest in workforce skills may be better placed to deliver projects reliably and protect margins...

April 23, 2026

Norcros plc reports good progress as FY26 matches expectations, Equity Development

Excerpt, Norcros plc delivered FY26 in line with expectations, with steady revenues, solid profit performance and encouraging strategic progress, says Equity Development...

April 23, 2026

RELX reaffirms full-year outlook in AGM trading update

RELX said it has started the year well across all four business areas, with strong underlying revenue and profit growth supported by analytics, decision tools and AI-enabled products...

April 23, 2026

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy on Brompton partnership and Goliath’s e-bike potential

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy discusses the company’s joint development programme with Brompton, highlighting how Goliath solid-state batteries could improve e-bike range, reduce weight and enhance safety...

April 22, 2026

Norcros delivers expected growth and points to further market share gains

Norcros has reported expected revenue and profit growth, with acquisition benefits, market share gains and a solid balance sheet helping support its position in difficult markets...

April 22, 2026

Volex outlines new growth ambitions ahead of Capital Markets Event

At today’s Capital Markets Event in London, Volex will detail its transformed operating model and updated medium-term targets, while confirming that FY2026 guidance and market conditions remain unchanged...

April 22, 2026

Billington Holdings highlights resilient 2025 performance and strong visibility into 2026

Billington Holdings reported a resilient performance in 2025 despite challenging market conditions, supported by strong operational output and a healthy balance sheet...

April 21, 2026

Ilika targets commercial traction through Brompton e-bike battery programme

Ilika’s Brompton development programme gives investors a more direct read on whether its solid-state battery technology can win real-world commercial use...

April 20, 2026

Hercules labour supply business targets scale, control and repeat demand

Hercules PLC is positioning its labour supply business as a scalable, compliance-led platform for construction and infrastructure clients...

April 16, 2026

Avingtrans highlights growing demand in nuclear and digital infrastructure markets

Avingtrans said its Advanced Engineering Systems division is seeing strong growth prospects, supported by renewed investment in nuclear energy, energy security and digital infrastructure, with over £10 million of recent..

April 16, 2026

Norcros delivers strong full-year growth and strategic progress

Norcros expects full-year revenue to rise about 10% to around £393 million, with underlying continuing operating profit of at least £47.5 million, supported by market share gains and the successful..

April 16, 2026

Fibo expands its design range to match shifting interior priorities

Fibo’s latest launch shows how the company is widening its design offer to stay relevant as buyers look for natural finishes with practical performance...

April 14, 2026

Intertek launches strategic review and reports 5.4% LFL revenue growth in Q1 2026

Intertek has begun a strategic review that could lead to the separation of its Energy & Infrastructure business, while reporting a strong start to 2026 with 5.4% like-for-like revenue growth..

April 14, 2026

Ilika Plc: Why Solid-State Batteries Could Cut E-Bike Weight and Open New Markets (video)

April 14, 2026

Ilika and Brompton launch SELECT programme to test solid-state e-bike battery packs

lika and Brompton have launched a 12-month, £214k joint development programme to integrate Ilika’s 10Ah Goliath solid-state battery prototypes into Brompton’s next-generation folding e-bike battery packs, with on-bike trials targeted..

April 13, 2026

Defence demand gives advanced battery companies a clearer commercial opening

Defence demand is increasing the strategic value of advanced batteries and may strengthen the market position of specialist developers such as Ilika...

April 10, 2026

ME Group agrees UK rollout of Wash.ME laundry machines at ASDA sites

Under a new agreement with ASDA, ME Group plans to install Wash.ME laundry machines across Supercentre, Superstore, supermarket and forecourt locations, supporting its wider expansion strategy in the UK...

April 9, 2026

Strix launches £10 million tender offer at 43p per share

Strix Group plc has proposed a £10 million return of capital through a tender offer at 43 pence per share, subject to shareholder approval. The offer opens on 10 April..

April 9, 2026

Advantage NRG Sharpens Its Position in UK Grid Infrastructure

Advantage NRG combines specialist transmission capability with the added strategic context of being part of Hercules PLC...

April 8, 2026

Hargreaves Services confirms £7m compensation and final £3m payment from Tungsten West

Following Tungsten West’s fundraise, Hargreaves Services has received the outstanding £3 million linked to the Hemerdon mine sale and agreed a £7 million compensation fee as Tungsten West prepares to..

April 8, 2026

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14 March 2026

Silverbullet CEO Ian James outlines path to EBITDA profitability in 2026 (LON:SBDS)

10 March 2026

Accesso Technology strengthens platform with Adyen deal as buyback signals confidence (LON:ACSO)

9 March 2026

Avingtrans CEO Steve McQuillan highlights interim results and future growth areas

6 March 2026

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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

ICG Enterprise Trust FY’26 results: look to future realisations

11 June 2026

NB Private Equity Partners 2025 results: Looking to future realisations

29 May 2026

Green News

Firering Strategic Minerals sets revised AGM date

24 July 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals starts hot commissioning of third Limeco kiln

22 July 2026

Total Graphite advances Madagascar optimisation and Mozambique development

17 July 2026

Quadrise Retail Offer raises £0.4 million

14 July 2026

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17 April 2026

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15 April 2026

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15 April 2026

Afentra opportunity opens up as drilling accelerates, Cavendish

13 April 2026

Funds

Ruffer Investment Company delivers positive 2026 returns

24 July 2026

Law Debenture outperforms benchmark in strong first half

24 July 2026

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22 July 2026

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22 July 2026

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22 July 2026

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Vodafone confirms completion of Safaricom stake acquisition

30 June 2026

SSE’s SSEN Transmission welcomes NESO’s Beyond 2030 Update

30 June 2026

British American Tobacco updates South Africa branch register dividend details

30 June 2026

Sainsbury’s reports encouraging Q1 trading with market outperformance

30 June 2026

UK Broker Ratings

Syncona Limited (SYNC.L) Stock Analysis: Eyeing an 88.79% Potential Upside

23 July 2026

Spire Healthcare Group PLC (SPI.L): Navigating the Healthcare Landscape with a 15% Upside

23 July 2026

Sirius Real Estate (SRE.L): An Investor’s Guide to Its 28% Upside Potential and Strong Dividend Yield

23 July 2026

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23 July 2026

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23 July 2026

Industrials

Construction firms show a clearer route to delivery and margin control

UK construction is showing firmer activity, and companies that invest in workforce skills may be better placed to deliver projects reliably and protect margins...

April 23, 2026

Norcros plc reports good progress as FY26 matches expectations, Equity Development

Excerpt, Norcros plc delivered FY26 in line with expectations, with steady revenues, solid profit performance and encouraging strategic progress, says Equity Development...

April 23, 2026

RELX reaffirms full-year outlook in AGM trading update

RELX said it has started the year well across all four business areas, with strong underlying revenue and profit growth supported by analytics, decision tools and AI-enabled products...

April 23, 2026

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy on Brompton partnership and Goliath’s e-bike potential

April 22, 2026

Norcros delivers expected growth and points to further market share gains

Norcros has reported expected revenue and profit growth, with acquisition benefits, market share gains and a solid balance sheet helping support its position in difficult markets...

April 22, 2026

Volex outlines new growth ambitions ahead of Capital Markets Event

April 22, 2026

Billington Holdings highlights resilient 2025 performance and strong visibility into 2026

Billington Holdings reported a resilient performance in 2025 despite challenging market conditions, supported by strong operational output and a healthy balance sheet...

April 21, 2026

Ilika targets commercial traction through Brompton e-bike battery programme

Ilika’s Brompton development programme gives investors a more direct read on whether its solid-state battery technology can win real-world commercial use...

April 20, 2026

Hercules labour supply business targets scale, control and repeat demand

Hercules PLC is positioning its labour supply business as a scalable, compliance-led platform for construction and infrastructure clients...

April 16, 2026

Avingtrans highlights growing demand in nuclear and digital infrastructure markets

April 16, 2026

Norcros delivers strong full-year growth and strategic progress

April 16, 2026

Fibo expands its design range to match shifting interior priorities

Fibo’s latest launch shows how the company is widening its design offer to stay relevant as buyers look for natural finishes with practical performance...

April 14, 2026

Intertek launches strategic review and reports 5.4% LFL revenue growth in Q1 2026

Intertek has begun a strategic review that could lead to the separation of its Energy & Infrastructure business, while reporting a strong start to 2026 with 5.4% like-for-like revenue growth in the first quarter and full-year guidance unchanged...

April 14, 2026

Ilika Plc: Why Solid-State Batteries Could Cut E-Bike Weight and Open New Markets (video)

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy outlines why the company’s Goliath solid-state battery technology could be a strong match for Brompton e-bike battery packs. He highlights the potential for lower weight, improved safety and stronger commercial traction, while arguing that this sits alongside, rather than against, Ilika’s EV ambitions...

April 14, 2026

Ilika and Brompton launch SELECT programme to test solid-state e-bike battery packs

April 13, 2026

Defence demand gives advanced battery companies a clearer commercial opening

Defence demand is increasing the strategic value of advanced batteries and may strengthen the market position of specialist developers such as Ilika...

April 10, 2026

ME Group agrees UK rollout of Wash.ME laundry machines at ASDA sites

April 9, 2026

Strix launches £10 million tender offer at 43p per share

Strix Group plc has proposed a £10 million return of capital through a tender offer at 43 pence per share, subject to shareholder approval. The offer opens on 10 April 2026 and closes on 30 April 2026...