Government plans to make it easier for foreign firms to move to UK

The government has unveiled plans to change rules that will make it easier for overseas companies to move to the UK in hopes of attracting...

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 12:31


Pinewood Technologies warns on profit miss as new software delayed

Pinewood Technologies Group PLC on Wednesday delayed the roll-out of the artificial intelligence system to the second half of the year, and added that it...

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 12:26


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks higher as Brent oil price eases

Stock prices in London were higher on Wednesday midday as risk sentiment improved after the US reportedly sent a 15-point peace plan to Iran, which...

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 12:23


Luceco reports double-digit growth, raises annual dividend

Luceco PLC shares rose on Wednesday after it reported increasing revenue and profit in ‘another strong performance’, and said it is well-placed to weather the...

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 11:58


WINNERS & LOSERS: Sector scrutiny hits Experian; housebuilders climb

The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Wednesday.

----------

FTSE 100 winners

----------

Croda International PLC, up 4.5% at 2,867...

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 11:40


Crest Nicholson reiterates full-year guidance as home sales improve

Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC on Wednesday saw its shares soar as it reiterated its guidance thanks to improving sales following a weak second half of...

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 11:24


EnQuest annual profit hit by UK windfall tax and lower oil prices

EnQuest PLC on Wednesday reported lower revenue and attributable profit in 2025, but noted the current geopolitical backdrop reinforces the strategic value of its business....

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 11:23


Norman Broadbent hails ‘successful 2025’ but notes ‘uncertain’ climate

(Corrects to confirm that the company is reporting its full-year results, not half-year as stated in the London Market Early Call.)

Norman Broadbent PLC on Wednesday...

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 11:20


IN BRIEF: Harworth non-executive buys 40,000 shares

Harworth Group PLC - Rotherham, South Yorkshire-based regenerator of land for sustainable development - Non-Executive Director Phil Redding purchases 40,000 shares at 157.5 pence each,...

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 11:18


Mobico picks head of fast-growing Spanish arm as new chief executive

Mobico Group PLC on Wednesday announced it has promoted Francisco Iglesias to chief executive officer from chief operating officer.

Iglesias has been COO since February last...

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 11:16


Pages