BP signs three production sharing contracts in Indonesia

BP PLC on Wednesday said it has signed three production sharing contracts in Indonesia, increasing its participation in oil and gas blocks in the country...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 12:07


IN BRIEF: Shuka Minerals says first test results at Kabwe mine spot on

Shuka Minerals PLC - Africa-focused mine operator and developer - Says its first drill hole at the Kabwe zinc mine in Zambia notes ‘high grade’...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 11:57


Great Portland Estates earnings climb amid record leasing levels

Great Portland Estates PLC on Thursday reported higher earnings and said it is confident of ‘substantial’ income and value growth over the medium term.

The London-based...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 11:38


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


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