Ricardo loss narrows as sale of defence unit simplifies business

Ricardo PLC on Wednesday said its pretax loss narrowed as revenue increased in the first half, despite market headwinds.

The West Sussex, England-based engineering, environmental and...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 15:58


IN BRIEF: Inchcape leadership team invests £500,000 into shares

Inchcape PLC - London-based auto dealer - Five directors buy 66,721 shares, worth just under £490,000, on Tuesday.

Chair Jerry Buhlmann buys 35,970 shares at...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 14:34


Capita swings to annual profit amid gain on disposal of businesses

Capita PLC on Wednesday said its strategy strengthened its future prospects with an underpinning in artificial intelligence and technology, as it posted a swing to...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 14:26


IN BRIEF: HSBC COO Suzanna White sells £185,000 in shares

HSBC Holdings PLC - London-based, China-focused bank - Chief Operating Officer Suzanna White sells 20,000 shares at £9.32, worth £186,321, on Monday.

Current stock price: 930.60,...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 14:18


EnSilica secures €2 million ESA contract for satellite technology

EnSilica PLC on Wednesday said it has secured a €2.1 million development contract under the European Space Agency’s Navigation Innovation & Support programme Element 2.

EnSilica...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 14:13


SIG proclaims ‘robust performance’ as annual earnings decline

SIG PLC reported decreased revenue and a widened pretax loss for 2024, amid ‘ongoing challenging market conditions’.

The Sheffield, England-based building materials firm said revenue decreased...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 14:11


UK PM seeks to downplay fears of being drawn into conflict with Russia

Starmer has sought to downplay fears of Britain being drawn into conflict with Russia over any deployment of peacekeeping troops to Ukraine.

The UK prime minister...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 14:00


UK government to invest £55m in Scottish port to drive wind growth

The UK government has announced a £55.7 million investment into a Scottish port to bolster the floating offshore wind industry.

The money will support the Port...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 13:52


Irish Taoiseach pledges to raise Gaza and Ukraine in Trump meeting

Irish premier Micheal Martin has committed to raising Ireland’s views on Ukraine and Gaza when he meets US president Donald Trump next week.

The Taoiseach is...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 13:48


Foxtons profit surges as revenue climbs on market share expansion

Foxtons Group PLC on Wednesday hiked its dividend as pretax profit more than doubled, after the firm made large market share gains in its Sales...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 13:40


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