Nationwide to overtake Lloyds to have UK’s biggest branch network

Nationwide Building Society will overtake Lloyds Banking Group PLC to have the biggest branch network in the UK next month, as its chief executive officer...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 11:32


IN BRIEF: Rentokil Initial names Carrasco as North America CEO

Rentokil Initial PLC - Crawley, England-based pest control services company - Appoints Rafael ’Rafa’ Carrasco as chief executive officer, North America, with effect from August...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 11:31


Hill & Smith eyes top-end profit amid double-digit US organic growth

Hill & Smith PLC on Thursday said trading in the four months to April has been positive and slightly ahead of expectations, reflecting continuing robust...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 11:09


Ibstock ‘well positioned’ despite ‘challenging’ first few months

Ibstock PLC on Thursday reported lower revenue for the first third of this year, but expects a full-year outturn ‘broadly in line’ with consensus.

In response,...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 10:57


Edinburgh Investment posts NAV growth but return lags benchmark

Edinburgh Investment Trust PLC on Thursday upped its dividend as it said its net asset value return lagged its benchmark index in its latest financial...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 10:56


Close Brothers increases cost cuts to offset motor finance provision

Close Brothers Group PLC on Thursday said it delivered a ‘solid performance’ in the third quarter and expects to exceed its annual savings target after...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 10:48


IN BRIEF: Zigup eyes adjusted pretax profit at top end of expectations

Zigup PLC - Darlington, England-based vehicle rental and management firm - Says that financial year ended in late April ‘ended strongly’ amid vehicle-on-hire growth in...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 10:47


WINNERS & LOSERS: Sabre premiums grow; Nexteq warns on revenue

The following are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-cap and AIM stocks on Thursday.

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Main Market small-cap winners

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Georgina Energy PLC, up 20%...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 10:32


Tate & Lyle admits ‘disappointing’ performance amid takeover talks

Tate & Lyle PLC on Thursday said its financial performance has been ‘disappointing’ and said it is ‘acting with urgency’ to return to top-line growth.

The...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 10:16


Mitchells & Butlers reports ‘robust’ interim trading as revenue rises

Mitchells & Butlers PLC on Thursday expressed optimism around growing market share as it reported improved revenue and profit in its first half.

The Birmingham,...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 10:15


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