Plc News

GSTechnologies completes $1m AI investment and cuts debt

GSTechnologies has completed a US$1m investment in Singapore-based Sodales AI for a 10% equity stake, supporting its strategy to combine AI with fintech, blockchain and digital payments. The company has..

September 29, 2026

KEFI reports £87m net assets as Tulu Kapi development advances

KEFI Gold and Copper increased net assets to £87m at 30 June 2026 after completing its £35.6m equity raise, while Tulu Kapi development progressed following completion of its US$400m-plus funding..

September 29, 2026

Tern cuts H1 loss by 60% as portfolio growth and funding strengthen

Tern reduced its first-half loss by 60%, with net asset value improving and further fundraising strengthening the balance sheet. Additional funding has supported Talking Medicines and Device Authority, while continued..

September 29, 2026

Alien Metals confirms 1,800m Elizabeth Hill silver drilling programme

Alien Metals’ joint venture partner West Coast Silver will begin an 18-hole, approximately 1,800m diamond drilling programme at Elizabeth Hill in Western Australia in October. The programme will target resource..

September 29, 2026

Genflow completes SLAB trial as human and animal health programmes advance

Genflow Biosciences completed its SLAB canine healthspan and sarcopenia trial in H1 2026, with the company reporting safety and tolerability data for GF-1004. The group also advanced its glaucoma, MASH,..

September 29, 2026

Billington reports 70% rise in H1 profit as revenue reaches £54m

Billington Holdings reported a 29.1% increase in first-half revenue to £53.95m, while profit before tax rose 70.1% to £2.84m, supported by stronger structural steelwork activity and a record order book...

September 29, 2026

Physitrack launches AI-powered EMR in the US

Physitrack has launched its own electronic medical record for US physical therapy and rehabilitation practices, expanding its offering into clinical workflow management with paid subscriptions planned from January 2027...

September 28, 2026

Cerillion completes major Telesur billing software upgrade

Cerillion has completed the implementation of its latest BSS/OSS suite for Suriname-based telecoms provider Telesur, adding new promotions, AI-powered automation, enhanced customer data management and expanded integration capabilities...

September 28, 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals increases Limeco interest and advances production

Firering Strategic Minerals increased its Limeco interest to 45% and progressed production at its Zambia operation, with Kilns 2 and 3 commissioned, Kiln 4 due in Q4 and further plant..

September 28, 2026

Likewise Group reports 15.4% H1 revenue growth and raises FY2026 outlook

Likewise Group’s H1 2026 revenue rose 15.4% to £89.9m, while underlying profit before tax increased 79.5% to £1.32m. Strong Q3 trading has prompted the group to expect FY2026 underlying PBT..

September 28, 2026

Interviews

Chesnara plc – £51m of Early Synergies, an Active M&A Funnel and the Next Cash Levers (video)

Chesnara says around £51m of operating capital generation came from structural day-one synergies following the Chesnara Life acquisition, with further benefits expected as migration progresses. Steve Murray and Tom Howard..

September 28, 2026

The Biotech Growth Trust plc – Why Biotech’s Recovery Could Still Have Further to Run (video)

Biotech valuations have rebounded, pharmaceutical M&A has accelerated and regulatory uncertainty has begun to ease — but Josh Golomb of The Biotech Growth Trust believes the more important story is..

September 23, 2026

CMC Markets Chris Cheverall Explains Why 24/7 Liquidity and AI Could Reshape CMC Connect (video)

CMC Markets is targeting a future built around 24/7 market access, deeper institutional partnerships and AI-enabled distribution. Chris Cheverall explains how CMC Connect is using liquidity, APIs and its product..

September 23, 2026

Touchstone Exploration: Paul Baay targets new production as Cascadura optimisation gathers momentum (video)

Touchstone Exploration is entering a fresh operational phase, with two WD-4 wells targeting up to 200 barrels per day of combined production and further optimisation work under way at Cascadura...

September 15, 2026

Premier Miton UK Multi Cap Income Fund: Gervais Williams on the overlooked UK income stocks (video)

The Premier Miton UK Multi Cap Income Fund Co-Fund Manager explains why income growth, strong cash generation and undervalued smaller companies could become increasingly important, while highlighting opportunities in Victorian..

September 15, 2026

Ilika plc: Goliath gains commercial momentum as validation, defence interest and Brompton trials converge (video)

Ilika plc (LON:IKA) CEO Graeme Purdy explains why one of Goliath’s most important advances may not be a headline performance metric at all, but the tighter consistency now being delivered..

September 11, 2026

Cora Gold: Standout Zone B grades point to a bigger Sanankoro mine plan (video)

Cora Gold CEO Bert Monro discusses standout 2026 drilling results from Zone B, where mineralisation outside the existing pit shell could support resource growth and potentially extend Sanankoro into fresh..

September 10, 2026

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

BlackRock World Mining Trust has benefited from strength in gold and copper, but its managers are now repositioning for the next phase. Thomas McMahon of Kepler Partners explains why exposure..

August 28, 2026

Cooks Coffee: 110 Stores, New Franchise Deals and a Pipeline Showing No Sign of Slowing (video)

Cooks Coffee CEO Aiden Keegan discusses the expansion of the Esquires estate to 110 stores, a pipeline of new franchise agreements and openings, and why the company sees further room..

August 26, 2026

Corero Network Security: Revenue Jumps 42% as Tier 1 Win and DDoS Demand Build Momentum (video)

Corero Network Security has delivered a sharp improvement in first-half performance, with revenue up 42% and EBITDA moving from a $1.4 million loss to a $2.6 million profit. CFO Chris..

August 21, 2026

FTSE 100

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

Halma raises profit margin guidance after strong first half

Halma expects a 23.5%–24% Adjusted EBIT margin for 2027 after strong first-half growth and £515m of acquisitions...

September 24, 2026

Tritax Big Box completes 1m sq ft Amazon logistics facility at Kettering

Tritax Big Box has completed a 1 million sq ft logistics facility for Amazon at Symmetry Park, Kettering, securing £9.8 million in annual rent under a 20-year lease...

September 23, 2026

FTSE 250

Syncona strengthens leadership to drive portfolio value creation

Syncona Investment Management has appointed Chris Hollowood as Chief Investment Officer and Sam Roberts as Managing Director as its portfolio moves further towards clinical-stage companies. Roel Bulthuis will become an..

September 29, 2026

ZIGUP raises profit outlook to top of £170m range

ZIGUP expects adjusted profit before tax to reach the top of its £163.2m to £170.0m market expectations range, driven by strong performance in Spain and FMG. Average vehicle on hire..

September 29, 2026

Close Brothers cuts costs by £36m as loan growth returns

Close Brothers delivered £36m of annualised cost savings in FY 2026, ahead of its £25m target, while loan book growth resumed in the second half. The group expects to exceed..

September 29, 2026

A.G. BARR revenue rises 8.5% as core brands drive growth

A.G. BARR plc (LON:BAG), the multi-beverage business with a broad portfolio of market-leading UK brands including core brands IRN-BRU, Rubicon and Boost, has announced its Interim Results for the 26..

September 29, 2026

Entain cuts FY26 outlook as Brazil betting ban hits growth

Entain expects FY26 EBITDA and online margin to be towards the lower end of guidance following Brazil’s provisional ban on online betting and gaming...

September 28, 2026

HICL invests £68m in Scandinavian rail freight

HICL Infrastructure is investing around £68m in Hector Rail, taking a 42% stake in Scandinavia’s largest private rail freight operator as its first Enhancer investment...