Grafton proposes higher dividend despite profit fall; starts buyback

Grafton Group PLC on Thursday said it delivered an annual adjusted operating profit slightly ahead of analysts’ expectations, as it announced a higher dividend and...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 14:30


IN BRIEF: Hilton Food Group joins meat joint venture in Saudi Arabia

Hilton Food Group PLC - Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire-based ’multi-protein’ food producer - Forms joint venture with National Agricultural Development Co in Saudi Arabia. The 10-year agreement...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 14:25


IN BRIEF: St James’s Place director sells £4.6 million in shares

St James’s Place PLC - Cirencester, Gloucestershire-based wealth manager - Partnership Director Peter Edwards, together with Janine Edwards, sells 415,000 shares at £10.98, worth £4.6...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 14:08


Lancashire Holdings shares drop as catastrophe losses rise

Lancashire Holdings Ltd shares fell on Thursday as it reported increased insurance expenses, though pretax profit was steady.

The Bermuda-based insurer said pretax profit increased 1.2%...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 13:47


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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FBD Holdings PLCFull Year Results
Just Group PLCFull Year Results
Stelrad

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 13:47


UK plays down concerns Trump could undermine UK’s nuclear deterrent

Downing Street has sought to play down concerns that US President Donald Trump could undermine the UK’s nuclear deterrent.

Officials stressed that the UK has operational...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 13:27


UK signs deal with Anglo-American firm to supply more drones to Kyiv

The UK has signed a deal with an Anglo-American security firm to provide Ukraine with more advanced attack drones before a meeting between US and...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 13:24


Elementis swings to loss in 2024 as impairment charge weighs heavy

Elementis PLC on Thursday said it was considering a range of options for additional shareholder returns as it posted improved revenue in 2024.

The London-based...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 13:13


Hunting backs 2025 outlook and eyes US opportunities amid sales growth

Hunting PLC on Thursday said it expected to see steady growth in 2025 although it cautioned tariffs could lead to ‘unforeseen challenges’.

The London-based supplier to...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 12:52


IN BRIEF: Sable Exploration and Ironveld renegotiate agreement terms

Sable Exploration & Mining Ltd - Sandton-based mineral development group - Renegotiates the stalled agreement between Sable and Ironveld Holdings (Pty) Ltd, the South African...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 12:48


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