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


TRADING UPDATES: Fuels’ drives NWF profit ahead of market consensus

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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NWF Group PLC - Cheshire, England-based...

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 15:58


Character Group guides full-year profit ahead of market expectations

Character Group PLC on Tuesday said it expects full-year profit ‘significantly ahead’ of market expectations, sending its shares almost 10% higher.

The Surrey, England-based toys,...

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 15:26


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Wednesday 13 May 
Amaroq LtdQ1 results
Avon Technologies PLChalf year results
Conduit Holdings Ltd

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 15:00


Wayve agrees deal with UK government to boost self-driving car tech

London-based self-driving car company Wayve Technologies Ltd has reached an agreement with the UK government to development the technology in the UK.

Business Secretary Peter Kyle...

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 14:21


UPDATE: Third minister quits as UK PM Starmer’s grip on power slips

A third UK minister has resigned from the government, criticising Prime Minister Keir Starmer for a lack of ‘bold, radical action’ as she urged him...

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 14:15


Jess Phillips quits UK government adding pressure on PM Starmer to go

A prominent UK minister has resigned from Keir Starmer’s government, piling pressure on the embattled Labour leader to quit after he vowed to fight on.

Safeguarding...

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 13:51


Marston’s mulls more pub refurbs as new format shows improved returns

Marston’s PLC on Tuesday said it was considering more pub refurbishments as it reported increased profits on the back of broadly flat sales.

The Wolverhampton, England-based...

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 12:52


EARNINGS: Griffin Mining revenue jumps; Andrews Sykes holds payout

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

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Griffin Mining Ltd - mining investor...

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 12:48


Pantheon International plans £180 million in buybacks after disposal

Pantheon International PLC on Tuesday reported a £224 million disposal, the proceeds of which are earmarked for buybacks.

The investment trust, which provides exposure to a...

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 12:27


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