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Spire profit halves in 2025 despite revenue growth, sees flat 2026

Spire Healthcare Group PLC on Thursday announced its revenue grew in 2025, offsetting ‘significant cost headwinds’ amid an ongoing strategic review.

The London-based healthcare provider, reported...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 13:28


Foxtons targets growth in 2026 despite ‘challenging’ London market

Foxtons Group PLC on Thursday said it continues to target year?on?year revenue and profit growth in 2026 despite a ‘challenging’ London property market.

The London-based estate...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 13:28


TRADING UPDATES: Senior confirms takeover bid; Drax names interim CFO

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Senior PLC - Hertfordshire-based engineering and...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 13:21


WH Smith backs outlook as sales grow; ‘mindful’ of Middle East impact

WH Smith PLC on Thursday backed full-year guidance but said it is ‘mindful’ of how events in the Middle East could impact its business.

The...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 13:05


UPDATE: AB Foods confirms Tonge as Primark CEO amid review

Associated British Foods PLC on Thursday confirmed the permanent appointment of Eoin Tonge as chief executive of its Primark business, as the group continues to...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 13:01


Funding Circle profit jumps in 2025; ups guidance for 2026

Funding Circle Holdings PLC on Thursday reported a sharp rise in annual profit and revenue for 2025, as assets under management and lending volumes increased,...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 12:36


Ibstock confident of market recovery but flags margin headwind in 2026

Ibstock PLC on Thursday said it was well placed to benefit from any industry recovery after market uncertainty saw profit slump in 2025.

The Leicestershire, England-based...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 12:33


Grafton launches new buyback scheme, lifts dividend on ‘upbeat’ view

Grafton Group PLC on Thursday shared an ‘upbeat’ outlook, raising its annual payout and outlining a new buyback scheme.

The Dublin-based building materials distributor’s revenue...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 12:32


Elementis ups payout as profit grows; sells unit to AB Foods

Elementis PLC on Thursday reported a rise in annual profit, shaking off a ‘challenging demand environment’.

The London-based chemical manufacturer said pretax profit shot up...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 12:31


Irish Continental posts profit and revenue growth amid strong demand

Irish Continental Group PLC on Thursday announced revenue and pretax profit growth for 2025, as the company hails continuing demand despite an ‘uncertain’ external environment.

Revenue...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 12:22


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