EnQuest considers appeal to £16.5 million North Sea fine

EnQuest PLC on Thursday said it was ‘disappointed’ to be fined £16.5 million by the North Sea Transition Authority for non-compliance.

As a result, the oil...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 11:04


Gooch & Housego revenue climbs as defence demand boosts orders

Gooch & Housego PLC on Thursday said revenue climbed in the first half of its financial year, helped by demand in the aerospace and defence...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 11:03


PRESS: Danone eyes Reckitt’s infant formula unit Mead Johnson

Danone SA is considering buying infant nutrition business Mead Johnson & Co LLC from Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, La Lettre reported on Wednesday.

Slough, England-based consumer...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 10:33


Van Elle backs £58.8 million takeover by construction firm Strabag

Van Elle Holdings PLC on Thursday said it has agreed to £58.8 million takeover offer from construction firm Strabag.

Shares in Van Elle jumped 55%...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 10:26


WINNERS & LOSERS: Van Elle buyout; Riverstone Energy plans return

The following are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-cap and AIM stocks on Thursday.

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Main Market small-cap winners

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Critical Mineral Resources PLC, up...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 10:17


ITM Power receives UK government backing with investment and grant

ITM Power PLC shares rose on Thursday after said it has received backing from the UK government through a strategic investment and grant.

The Sheffield-based designer...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 10:16


IN BRIEF: Energean to restart production at Energean Power FPSO

Energean PLC - natural gas development and production firm, with assets in Israel, Egypt, Italy, Croatia, Greece, and the UK - Receives notice from the...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 10:01


BP rises with Brent price, hails gas discovery offshore Egypt

BP PLC on Wednesday said it has found a new gas deposit offshore Egypt, in which it shares interest with Eni Spa.

Shares in BP rose...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 09:55


ME Group International strikes Asda deal to roll out laundry machines

ME Group International PLC on Thursday said it has launched a new partnership with UK grocer Asda Stores Ltd for its Wash.ME laundry machines.

The Epsom,...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 09:44


Foresight Group ‘well positioned’ for further growth as AUM increases

Foresight Group Holdings Ltd on Thursday said full-year earnings will be in line with market expectations as it reported record fundraising and higher assets and...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 09:42


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