Lunchtime market roundup: UK growth outlook dims; PMI data misses

London stocks were mixed at midday on Tuesday, as fresh warnings over slowing UK growth and weaker-than-expected flash PMI figures added pressure to sentiment.

The FTSE...

Tue, 23/09/2025 - 12:02


Octopus Renewables posts 2030 strategy and lower net asset value

Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust PLC on Tuesday announced the launch of its five-year strategy targeting substantial net asset value growth by 2030, as it posted...

Tue, 23/09/2025 - 12:00


Albion Technology first-half net asset value falls on write-downs

Albion Technology & General VCT PLC on Tuesday reported a dip in net asset value during the first half of 2025, as portfolio write-downs outweighed...

Tue, 23/09/2025 - 11:53


IN BRIEF: Safestay interim revenue down amid challenging environment

Safestay PLC - London-based hostel operator - Announces swing to pretax profit of £591,000 in the first half of 2025, from a loss of £113,000...

Tue, 23/09/2025 - 11:34


IN BRIEF: Quilter taps Alliance Witan deputy chair as board member

Quilter PLC - London-based wealth manager - Chooses Andrew Ross as non-executive director, with effect from January 1, 2026. Says Ross’s appointment forms part of...

Tue, 23/09/2025 - 11:34


Yu Group hails ‘resilient’ interim trading; raises dividend 16%

Yu Group PLC on Tuesday reported the expansion of its forward contract book despite declines in wholesale energy prices, as it posted half-year revenue and...

Tue, 23/09/2025 - 11:34


IN BRIEF: Begbies Traynor immediately promotes Mark Fry to CEO

Begbies Traynor Group PLC - Manchester, England-based insolvency advisor - Promotes Mark Fry, executive director and head of restructuring and advisory services, to chief executive...

Tue, 23/09/2025 - 11:21


AB Dynamics eyes to beat consensus for adjusted operating profit

AB Dynamics PLC on Tuesday announced ‘strong’ trading in the first half of its financial year as underlying demand drivers remain strong.

The Wiltshire, England-based designer,...

Tue, 23/09/2025 - 11:17


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Tap Global expects to post 30% revenue growth

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Tuesday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Ascent Resources PLC, up 69% at 0.51 pence, 12-month range 0.26p-2.40p....

Tue, 23/09/2025 - 11:11


FRP Advisory lifts first quarter dividend, confirms positive trading

FRP Advisory Group PLC on Tuesday said year-to-date trading has progressed in line with its expectations, as it provided un update ahead of its annual...

Tue, 23/09/2025 - 11:03


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