Plc News

Hercules appoints new CFO to support next phase of growth

Hercules plc (LON:HERC), the leading UK power and infrastructure services group, has announced that Paul Wheatcroft, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, has informed the Board of his intention to..

October 1, 2026

Alien Metals reports portfolio progress with Elizabeth Hill resource and Munni Munni drilling

Alien Metals reported continued progress across its portfolio in H1 2026, with Munni Munni drilling identifying further PGE, copper and nickel potential and Elizabeth Hill establishing a 2.79Moz silver Mineral..

October 1, 2026

Verici Dx reports 53% Tutivia revenue growth as US centre adoption expands

Verici Dx reported continued growth in Tutivia testing revenues in H1 2026, with revenue up 53% year on year and 35 US transplant centres now using the test, representing 23%..

October 1, 2026

Elemental Royalty to present latest investor update in virtual roadshow

Elemental Royalty Corporation will host a live virtual investor presentation on 7 October, with CEO Frederick Bell and CIO David Baker discussing the latest company update followed by a live..

October 1, 2026

Atlas Metals advances Pozzolanic Silica Alumina acquisition as resource work nears completion

Atlas Metals is progressing its planned acquisition of Universal Pozzolanic Silica Alumina, with material testing and drilling nearing completion and findings expected shortly to support development, commercialisation and the next..

September 30, 2026

Thor Energy reports progress across natural hydrogen, helium and copper projects

Thor Energy’s 2026 annual report highlights progress at its HY-Range natural hydrogen and helium project in South Australia, including plans for a 464km 2D seismic survey, alongside portfolio rationalisation and..

September 30, 2026

Meridian Holdings immaterial Brazil betting exposure

Meridian Holdings said Brazil represents an immaterial share of group revenue and expects its exposure to the country's new betting restrictions to remain limited...

September 30, 2026

Switch Metals advances lithium and tantalum exploration in Côte d’Ivoire

Switch Metals has advanced its exploration programme in Côte d’Ivoire, with lithium-rich spodumene zones discovered at Issia and a maiden tantalum Mineral Resource Estimate expected in early 2027...

September 30, 2026

Criterium Energy targets October first gas as SE-MGH development nears completion

Criterium Energy expects first gas from its Southeast Mengoepeh development in October, with pipeline construction nearing completion and environmental approval secured for the 25 km gas pipeline connecting the project..

September 30, 2026

RM plc completes £53.5m TTS sale to cut debt and focus on Assessment growth

RM plc has completed the sale of TTS for an enterprise value of up to £53.5m, with around £31m of net proceeds set to reduce debt and further cost savings..

September 30, 2026

Interviews

Oriole Resources: 28.4g/t Gold at Niambaram Strengthens the Case for a Bigger Cameroon Gold District (video)

A 28.4g/t gold result at Niambaram is adding weight to Oriole Resources’ belief that Cameroon’s Eastern CLP could contain more than a collection of isolated prospects...

August 12, 2026

Arbuthnot Banking Group: £10bn Target Hit Two Years Early as Franchise Growth Accelerates (video)

Arbuthnot Banking Group (LON:ARBB) has reached its £10bn client balances target two years ahead of schedule, with record deposits, wealth management assets and specialist lending underlining what Hardman & Co..

August 11, 2026

Hercules Plc: £21m Power and Energy Workload Signals a Bigger Growth Engine (video)

Hercules Plc has established a dedicated Power and Energy division as it prepares for rising investment across the UK electricity network...

August 4, 2026

Ilika plc reaches a commercial turning point as new markets emerge for Stereax and Goliath (video)

Dr Tom McColm of Morphose Capital Partners explains why the company may be approaching an important commercial inflection point...

August 3, 2026

Likewise Group plc Fundraising Unlocks the Next Stage of Expansion (video)

Tony Brewer explains how the successful fundraising strengthens the Group’s ability to expand without overleveraging the business. He outlines the role of the new Corby distribution hub, the additional capacity..

July 30, 2026

Ilika plc: Stereax Revenue Arrives as Goliath Draws Defence Interest (video)

Ilika plc CEO Graeme Purdy outlines how Stereax has started generating product-related revenue, why M300 battery deliveries remain on track and how Goliath’s 10Ah prototype is opening new opportunities in..

July 30, 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments — Three Routes Back to Dividend Cover (video)

Real Estate Credit Investments (LON:RECI) is maintaining its 3p quarterly dividend despite it remaining uncovered in FY26, but Mark Thomas of Hardman & Co sees three credible routes to restoring..

July 29, 2026

Sintana Energy: Chevron’s Uruguay Seismic Push Keeps a 2028 Well in Sight (video)

Eytan Uliel explains why the AREA OFF-1 licence extension leaves the anticipated 2028 drilling timeline intact, what Chevron’s 3D seismic must confirm and how Sintana’s preferred rights could strengthen its..

July 24, 2026

Oriole Resources Mbe Gold Resource Jumps to 1.66 Million Ounces as District-Scale Potential Builds (video)

Executive Director of Exploration Claire Bay explains why both deposits remain open, where the next resource growth could come from and how the project is beginning to demonstrate genuine district-scale..

July 23, 2026

CMC Markets: Why Simpler Technology and Global Reach Could Drive Its Next Retail Growth Phase (video)

CMC Markets Global Head of Retail Benjamin Charbonneau explains why today’s retail traders expect institutional-grade technology without unnecessary complexity...

July 23, 2026

FTSE 100

Centrica completes £33m sale of Spirit Energy’s remaining Cygnus interest

Centrica has completed the sale of Spirit Energy’s remaining 15% interest in the Cygnus gas field and other Southern North Sea assets to Serica Energy for £33m, with Spirit Energy..

October 1, 2026

Unite Group agrees £60m Sale of King’s Place site

Unite Group has agreed to sell its 444-bed King’s Place development site for £60m, taking total disposals agreed or completed in 2026 to £200m as the group remains on track..

September 30, 2026

AstraZeneca invests $2bn in Summit to accelerate ivonescimab development

AstraZeneca will invest $2bn in Summit Therapeutics to accelerate the development of ivonescimab and expand its potential use in combination with ADCs. The companies will also collaborate on trials combining..

September 29, 2026

Landsec sells Victoria Street office for £211m

Landsec has agreed the £211m sale of 123 Victoria Street, taking total asset sales since early 2025 to £1bn as it continues to reduce its office exposure and recycle capital...

September 28, 2026

Polar Capital Technology Trust appoints Simon Crinage

Polar Capital Technology Trust has appointed Simon Crinage as an independent Non-Executive Director, Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee from 12 October 2026...

September 28, 2026

United Utilities maintains 2026/27 guidance, seeks £1bn additional AMP8 investment

United Utilities says its financial and operational outlook for 2026/27 remains unchanged, with around £2bn of planned capital investment. The company has also submitted a response seeking approximately £1bn of..

September 25, 2026

FTSE 250

Galliford Try appointed to £3bn West Midlands framework

Galliford Try has been appointed to the £3 billion Constructing West Midlands Framework, securing access to public sector building projects worth more than £10 million...

October 5, 2026

J D Wetherspoon reports 5.2% revenue growth as like-for-like sales improve

J D Wetherspoon plc (LSE:JDW) reported a 5.2% increase in annual revenue to £2.24bn for the 52 weeks ended 26 July 2026, with like-for-like sales up 4.2%. Profit before tax..

October 2, 2026

Costain appointed to £4.29bn Pagabo infrastructure framework

Costain Group PLC (LSE:COST) has been appointed as one of three suppliers to Lot 1 of Pagabo’s National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026. The four-year framework..

October 2, 2026

Inchcape expands Americas footprint with Peru and Costa Rica acquisitions

Inchcape has agreed to acquire Volvo businesses in Peru and Costa Rica and a Jaguar Land Rover business in Peru, adding around £48.7m of FY2025 revenue and expanding its multi-brand..

October 1, 2026

PHP reports rental growth ahead of guidance as Joint Venture transactions progress

Primary Health Properties generated £5.8m of additional rental income from 480 rent reviews in the first nine months, with annualised rental growth of 3.1%, while joint venture transactions remain on..

October 1, 2026

Saga raises profit guidance as first-half underlying profit nearly doubles

Saga reported a 98% increase in underlying profit before tax to £46.6m in the first half, with revenue up 14% and net debt down £70.4m, prompting the group to raise..