Plc News

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

Avingtrans reports record revenue and strong profit growth as AI and nuclear demand builds

Avingtrans reported record revenue of £163.3m for FY2026, with adjusted EBITDA rising 24% to £20.7m as strong demand across AI infrastructure, data centres, electrification and nuclear power supported growth...

September 30, 2026

Cizzle Biotechnology moves CIZ1B lung cancer test into commercialisation

Cizzle Biotechnology has moved its CIZ1B biomarker blood test into commercialisation after securing US clinical accreditation, with the company now focused on expanding access across North America and progressing opportunities..

September 30, 2026

Avingtrans acquires US nuclear specialist Joseph Oat for $2.5m

Avingtrans has acquired the intellectual property, trading history and brand of US nuclear engineering specialist Joseph Oat for $2.5m, expanding its nuclear capabilities and access to legacy equipment across the..

September 30, 2026

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

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

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

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

FTSE 250

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..

September 30, 2026

Greggs reports 7.7% sales growth as trading improves

Greggs reported 7.7% sales growth in the third quarter, with like-for-like sales up 3.4%, as menu innovation and improved weather supported trading, while the company expects a modestly improved outcome..

September 30, 2026

Ruffer Investment Company delivers positive 4.6% NAV return over 12 months

Ruffer Investment Company reported a 4.6% NAV total return for the year to 30 June 2026, with its diversified portfolio benefiting from equities, gold and precious metals, while the average..

September 30, 2026

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..