AEP Plantations hikes annual dividend by 59% as pretax profit jumps

AEP Plantations PLC on Thursday announced a higher annual pretax profit helped by an increase in production volumes and higher prices, as it sharply raised...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 14:45


IN BRIEF: Metro Bank shares rise as total assets climb on-quarter

Metro Bank Holdings PLC - London-based high-street bank - Reports that total assets stood at £16.56 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down 3.0%...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 14:24


UPDATE: Outlook for BoE rates uncertain after ‘active’ hold - Bailey

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey on Thursday said what Threadneedle Street does next ‘will depend on the size and duration of shock to energy...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 14:24


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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MJ Gleeson PLCtrading statement
NatWest Group PLCQ1 results
Pearson PLCtrading

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 14:23


IN BRIEF: Ceres notes Delta, Centrica fuel cell partnership

Ceres Power Holdings PLC - Horsham, England-based clean energy technology developer - Notes the signing of an infrastructure partnership between Delta Electronics Inc and Centrica...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 13:46


UPDATE: BoE MPC members see higher rates should energy shock persist

Members of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday said continued strength in energy prices could mean an increase in interest rates may...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 12:57


Bank of England votes 8-1 to leave interest rates unchanged at 3.75%

The Bank of England on Thursday said it stands ‘ready to act’ should soaring energy prices impede progress towards its 2% inflation target.

The BoE’s...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 12:18


Lunchtime midday roundup: UK stocks up as BoE holds rate at 3.75%

Stock prices in London rose at midday Thursday as the Bank of England decided to hold interest rates steady amid inflation risks due to the...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 12:16


Endeavour Mining gold output falls but benefits from higher prices

Endeavour Mining PLC on Thursday hailed a ‘strong’ start to 2026, as gold prices surged, offsetting lower production rates.

The London-based mining company reported first-quarter...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 12:15


Mony confident for year after ‘good growth’ in first four months

Mony Group PLC on Thursday reiterated its full-year guidance after a ‘solid’ start to 2026.

For the period from January 1 to April 29, the Ewloe,...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 11:52


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