Babcock International sales increase but frigate charge dents profit

Babcock International Group PLC on Wednesday announced a new share buyback as it reported a charge on its type 31 frigate contract amid strong sales...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 08:40


UPDATE: BHP picks Mark Vassella as non-executive director from June 1

BHP Group Ltd said on Wednesday it has appointed Mark Vassella as a non-executive director, with effect from June 1.

Vassella is the former chief...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 08:38


Vistry warns of weaker half-year profit and pauses share buyback

Vistry Group PLC on Wednesday said it has put the brakes on its buyback and warned of ‘significantly lower’ half-year profit.

The housebuilder cautioned that...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 08:27


Intertek backs EQT tilt after ‘significant’ shareholder engagement

Intertek Group PLC on Wednesday backed the latest takeover tilt from suitor EQT Fund Management Sarl, after rebuffing three prior proposals.

EQT upped the ante...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 08:12


BHP open to new partnership to pursue growth says incoming CEO

BHP Group Ltd is open to making new deals as part of its growth strategy going forward, Chief Executive Officer Elect Brandon Craig said Tuesday....

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 05:59


IN BRIEF: Critical Metals shares surge with Lange CEO appointment

Critical Metals PLC - London-based mining company - Appoints Danilo Lange chief executive officer with immediate effect. Lange, who has served as interim CEO since...

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 22:41


Thales and BAE Systems to develop surveillance and reconnaissance mast

Thales SA and BAE Systems PLC on Tuesday announced plans to collaborate to provide a new advanced intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance mast.

Paris-based aerospace and defence...

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 21:54


TRADING UPDATES: Macfarlane extends long stop expiry for buyback

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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DCI Advisors Ltd - British Virgin...

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 19:46


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Frontier Developments lifts profit outlook

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Tialis Essential...

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 18:45


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 down but Intertek shines on upped offer

London’s blue chip index edged slightly lower on Tuesday, as bond yields in the UK stretched amid mounting calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to...

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 17:14


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