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.

Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe 2026 targets the next phase of industrial growth

Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe 2026 will focus on financing, deployment, manufacturing, recycling and regulation across Europe’s battery market...

July 20, 2026

Experian reports 7% organic revenue growth in first quarter

Experian reported first-quarter revenue growth of 10% at actual exchange rates and said full-year expectations remain unchanged...

July 16, 2026

QinetiQ reports first-quarter trading in line with expectations

QinetiQ says first-quarter trading remained in line with expectations, supported by strong revenue visibility and a record opening order backlog...

July 16, 2026

Hercules grows Advantage NRG order book with £3.4m of National Grid contracts

Hercules says Advantage NRG has secured two further National Grid transmission contracts worth about £3.4 million...

July 16, 2026

TR Fastenings ains Flex recognition for emissions strategy

TR Fastenings has received a Flex supplier award for its structured approach to greenhouse gas reduction...

July 15, 2026

Strix builds its position in advanced water filtration

Strix is investing in advanced filtration as demand grows for more effective treatment of PFAS and other emerging contaminants...

July 15, 2026

James Cropper reports stronger FY26 profit and reduced net debt

James Cropper delivered a 3.6% rise in revenue to £102.9m and increased adjusted EBITDA by 33% to £8.9m, supported by record Advanced Materials sales, improved Paper & Packaging performance and..

July 15, 2026

Ilika moves Goliath cells into independent commercial testing

Ilika has moved its UK-made Goliath cells into independent testing as it targets commercial opportunities in automotive, defence and e-bike markets...

July 14, 2026

UK cybersecurity hiring pressures raise the value of specialist recruitment

UK SOC hiring pressures are pushing businesses to rethink salaries, retention, training and the balance between internal and outsourced security teams...

July 14, 2026

Hercules secures further civil projects contracts worth £6.1 million

Hercules Plc has secured new Civil Projects contract awards worth about £6.1 million across the Thames Water and Anglian Water regions...

July 14, 2026

Hercules builds a clear role in construction skills training

Hercules Plc is addressing the construction skills shortage directly through an academy that trains new entrants and existing workers for practical site roles...

July 13, 2026

PageGroup Q2 gross profit slips 0.2% as Americas and Asia grow

Pagegroup Plc reported second quarter trading progress across Asia Pacific and the Americas, while UK and parts of Europe remained challenging...

July 13, 2026

ME Group International reports interim profit and revenue growth despite April trading slowdown

ME Group International Plc reported higher revenue, EBITDA and laundry growth for the half year ended 30 April 2026, while profit before tax eased...

July 13, 2026

Abode expands sustainable kitchen and bathroom design offering

Abode is expanding its eco-focused kitchen and bathroom range through filtered water technology, durable materials and energy-saving design...

July 10, 2026

Aqua Optima strengthens its position in everyday water filtration

Aqua Optima is positioned to capture growing demand for affordable, practical water filtration at home...

July 10, 2026

Hays FY26 operating profit at top of consensus range

Hays has reported its quarterly update for the three months ended 30 June 2026 and made the statement available to investors...

July 10, 2026

Avingtrans launches proposed placing to support corporate funding

Avingtrans plc has announced a proposed placing, with the announcement initially accompanied by standard securities offering disclaimers...

July 10, 2026

Ilika takes solid-state battery message to major UK energy storage conference

Ilika will present its UK-developed quasi-solid-state cell technology at the Faraday Institution Conference 2026 in Nottingham, placing its Goliath programme within a major energy storage innovation forum...

July 9, 2026

Billington Structures expands student engagement efforts

Billington Structures’ Sheffield College visit highlights its focus on future skills, apprenticeships and long-term workforce development...

July 9, 2026

Cybersecurity hiring discipline becomes a resilience advantage

Cybersecurity demand is growing, but companies that keep searching for perfect candidates risk longer vacancies, stretched teams and weaker resilience...

July 9, 2026

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Sintana Energy fully funded for multi-country drilling programme

9 July 2026

Thor Energy CEO Andrew Hume discusses HY-Range hydrogen results and seismic plans

9 July 2026

Time Finance CEO Ed Rimmer discusses record profit and lending book growth

8 July 2026

PowerPlay Media outlines AIM plans and sports media growth strategy

8 July 2026

ICG Enterprise Trust results highlight defensive growth strategy (LON:ICGT)

30 June 2026

Hardman & Co

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

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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BrokerTalk

Verici Dx FY25 results in line as Tutivia outlook strengthens, says Singer Capital Markets

6 July 2026

Ilika Plc capital raise supports Stereax launch and Goliath progress, says Cavendish

6 July 2026

CMC Markets upgraded to Buy as FY2027 outlook steps higher, Panmure Liberum

1 July 2026

Cavendish plc: Solid performance in still tough markets

30 June 2026

Time Finance continues profitable growth highlighted in latest research note from Cavendish

29 June 2026

Funds

Ruffer Investment Company delivers positive 2026 returns

24 July 2026

Law Debenture outperforms benchmark in strong first half

24 July 2026

Fidelity Special Values sees compelling opportunities in UK mid and small caps

22 July 2026

Fidelity China Special Situations outperforms as AI holdings drive positive returns (LON: FCSS)

22 July 2026

Fidelity Asian Values share price rises 10% as value rotation gathers pace (LON: FAS)

22 July 2026

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FTSE 100 News

3i Group reports strong start to FY2027 as Action maintains growth

23 July 2026

Airtel Africa Q1 revenue rises 31% as customer growth accelerates

23 July 2026

RELX reports 7% revenue growth, reaffirms 2026 outlook

23 July 2026

Centrica reports 2026 half-year results and declares 2.0p dividend

23 July 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

Dr. Martens PLC (DOCS.L) Stock Analysis: Unveiling a 32.5% Potential Upside for Investors

23 July 2026

SUPERMARKET INCOME REIT PLC ORD (SUPR.L) Investor Outlook: Navigating a 7.10% Dividend Yield Amid Market Volatility

23 July 2026

Industrials

Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe 2026 targets the next phase of industrial growth

Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe 2026 will focus on financing, deployment, manufacturing, recycling and regulation across Europe’s battery market...

July 20, 2026

Experian reports 7% organic revenue growth in first quarter

Experian reported first-quarter revenue growth of 10% at actual exchange rates and said full-year expectations remain unchanged...

July 16, 2026

QinetiQ reports first-quarter trading in line with expectations

QinetiQ says first-quarter trading remained in line with expectations, supported by strong revenue visibility and a record opening order backlog...

July 16, 2026

Hercules grows Advantage NRG order book with £3.4m of National Grid contracts

Hercules says Advantage NRG has secured two further National Grid transmission contracts worth about £3.4 million...

July 16, 2026

TR Fastenings ains Flex recognition for emissions strategy

TR Fastenings has received a Flex supplier award for its structured approach to greenhouse gas reduction...

July 15, 2026

Strix builds its position in advanced water filtration

Strix is investing in advanced filtration as demand grows for more effective treatment of PFAS and other emerging contaminants...

July 15, 2026

James Cropper reports stronger FY26 profit and reduced net debt

James Cropper delivered a 3.6% rise in revenue to £102.9m and increased adjusted EBITDA by 33% to £8.9m, supported by record Advanced Materials sales, improved Paper & Packaging performance and lower net debt...

July 15, 2026

Ilika moves Goliath cells into independent commercial testing

Ilika has moved its UK-made Goliath cells into independent testing as it targets commercial opportunities in automotive, defence and e-bike markets...

July 14, 2026

UK cybersecurity hiring pressures raise the value of specialist recruitment

UK SOC hiring pressures are pushing businesses to rethink salaries, retention, training and the balance between internal and outsourced security teams...

July 14, 2026

Hercules secures further civil projects contracts worth £6.1 million

Hercules Plc has secured new Civil Projects contract awards worth about £6.1 million across the Thames Water and Anglian Water regions...

July 14, 2026

Hercules builds a clear role in construction skills training

Hercules Plc is addressing the construction skills shortage directly through an academy that trains new entrants and existing workers for practical site roles...

July 13, 2026

PageGroup Q2 gross profit slips 0.2% as Americas and Asia grow

Pagegroup Plc reported second quarter trading progress across Asia Pacific and the Americas, while UK and parts of Europe remained challenging...

July 13, 2026

ME Group International reports interim profit and revenue growth despite April trading slowdown

ME Group International Plc reported higher revenue, EBITDA and laundry growth for the half year ended 30 April 2026, while profit before tax eased...

July 13, 2026

Abode expands sustainable kitchen and bathroom design offering

Abode is expanding its eco-focused kitchen and bathroom range through filtered water technology, durable materials and energy-saving design...

July 10, 2026

Aqua Optima strengthens its position in everyday water filtration

Aqua Optima is positioned to capture growing demand for affordable, practical water filtration at home...

July 10, 2026

Hays FY26 operating profit at top of consensus range

Hays has reported its quarterly update for the three months ended 30 June 2026 and made the statement available to investors...

July 10, 2026

Avingtrans launches proposed placing to support corporate funding

Avingtrans plc has announced a proposed placing, with the announcement initially accompanied by standard securities offering disclaimers...

July 10, 2026

Ilika takes solid-state battery message to major UK energy storage conference

July 9, 2026

Billington Structures expands student engagement efforts

Billington Structures’ Sheffield College visit highlights its focus on future skills, apprenticeships and long-term workforce development...

July 9, 2026

Cybersecurity hiring discipline becomes a resilience advantage

Cybersecurity demand is growing, but companies that keep searching for perfect candidates risk longer vacancies, stretched teams and weaker resilience...

July 9, 2026