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PRESS: BP held talks to sell UK North Sea assets to Ithaca Energy - FT

BP PLC held advanced talks about selling its UK North Sea assets to Ithaca Energy PLC in a deal that would have been worth nearly...

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 11:49


IN BRIEF: Seraphim Space net asset value rises 25% ahead of SpaceX IPO

Seraphim Space Investment Trust PLC - London-based investor in ’SpaceTech’ companies, such as space-based mobile phone connectivity - Net asset value rises by 25% to...

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 11:44


IN BRIEF: Claudia Manning and Phumla Mnganga join Old Mutual board

Old Mutual Ltd - Anglo-South African financial services firm - Appoints Claudia Manning and Phumla Mnganga as non-executive directors, with effect from this past Monday....

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 11:39


IN BRIEF: AG Barr launching summer Irn-Bru campaign ahead of World Cup

AG Barr PLC - Cumbernauld, Scotland-based soft drinks maker under Irn-Bru, Rubicon and Boost brands - Announces the launch this week of an ‘iconic advertising...

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 11:16


IN BRIEF: Shuka Minerals raises £150,000, completes second drilling

Shuka Minerals PLC - Africa-focused mine operator and developer - Raises £150,000 through a subscription for 3.75 million new shares at 4 pence each. Notes...

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 11:06


IN BRIEF: Avation wins 8-year aircraft lease with FlyJaya in Indonesia

Avation PLC - Singapore?based aircraft leasing - Leases an ATR 72-600 aircraft to FlyJaya, an Indonesia-based airline, for eight years to 2034. Avation doesn’t provide...

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 11:03


IN BRIEF: Funding Circle renews £200 million deal with Deutsche Bank

Funding Circle Holdings PLC - London-based lending platform focused on small and medium enterprises - Renews its £200 million forward flow agreement with Deutsche Bank...

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 11:00


WINNERS & LOSERS: Marechale rallies on digital bank plan; boohoo jumps

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

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Main Market small-cap winners

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First Class Metals PLC, up...

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 10:57


boohoo’s confidence grows as backs outlook and hails return to growth

boohoo Group PLC on Wednesday acclaimed a return to growth in the first quarter of its financial year, boosted by strong trading across Debenhams and...

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 10:39


WINNERS & LOSERS: Howden’s acquisition; B&M signals recovery on track

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

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FTSE 100 winners

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Howden Joinery Group PLC, up 3.1% at...

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 10:14


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