3i starts £750 million share buyback but second half ‘challenging’

3i Group PLC on Thursday announced a higher net asset value as it said the second financial half has been challenging for shareholders, as like-for-like...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 08:53


Spire Healthcare says would back £1 billion bid from Toscafund

Spire Healthcare Group PLC on Thursday backed a takeover proposal from its second-largest shareholder Toscafund Asset Management LLP.

The London-based private healthcare provider said Toscafund made...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 08:48


Aviva reports General Insurance growth and improved Wealth performance

Aviva PLC on Thursday reiterated guidance as it delivered growth in General Insurance premiums and said cost savings from its purchase of Direct Line were...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 08:46


National Grid to invest £70 billion over five years as earnings rise

National Grid PLC on Thursday said it plans to invest at least £70 billion over five years as it reported increased earnings for the 2026...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 08:28


Burberry says at ‘inflection point’ as swings to annual profit

Burberry Group PLC on Thursday reported a swing to an annual profit, as the luxury retailer’s turnaround progresses.

In addition, it said it has named...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 08:28


IN BRIEF: Tharisa guides robust interim earnings of strong PGM prices

Tharisa PLC - Cyprus-headquartered platinum miner - Guides for basic earnings per share of between 15.3 US cents and 15.8 cents for the six months...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 08:06


UK economy grows 0.6% in first quarter as services sector leads

The UK economy grew strongly in the first quarter of 2026, driven by the services sector, according to data from the Office for National Statistics...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 07:17


UK Labour turmoil continues as Streeting mulls leadership challenge

Keir Starmer faces another day of questions over his future as Wes Streeting mulls whether to mount a challenge for the UK premiership.

The Health secretary...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 06:35


UK PM’s bid to overhaul immigration system set out in King’s Speech

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to earn the public’s ‘trust’ and regain ‘control’ of immigration as he set out plans for sweeping reforms announced...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 22:56


IN BRIEF: Magnum exec Ronald Schellekens buys $499,454 worth shares

Magnum Ice Cream Co NV - Amsterdam-based ice cream holding company, spun-off from Unilever PLC - Chief Human Resources Officer Ronald Schellekens buys 33,046 shares...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 20:15


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