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IN BRIEF: First Class Metals shares surge as reports more visible gold

First Class Metals PLC - Ontario, Canada-focused gold and critical metals explorer - Announces further visible gold has been identified in core from drilling at...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 15:53


Fonix raises interim payout as profit rises; hails Portugal in outlook

Fonix PLC on Tuesday said it is doing well across its core UK and Ireland markets as ‘Portugal continues to develop well’, amid an increase...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 15:32


SThree backs view but net fees drop in first quarter; CFO to depart

SThree PLC on Tuesday said net fees declined in its first quarter, and it announced the departure of its chief financial officer later this year.

The...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 14:43


Midwich cuts total dividend by 60% after swing to loss in 2025

Midwich Group PLC shares rose on Tuesday, despite the firm announcing that it swung to a statutory pretax loss despite relatively stable revenue last year,...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 14:41


UK in ‘better place’ to handle Iran war thanks to chancellor - Starmer

Keir Starmer told his ministers Britain is better placed to handle the impact of the Iran war thanks to the chancellor, as the conflict continued...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 14:40


UK’s Reeves sets out plans to hand mayors a share of tax revenue

Regional mayors could be given control of a share of income tax to invest in their areas under plans set out by Rachel Reeves.

The UK...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 14:36


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Wednesday 18 March 
Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLCfull year results
FDM Group Holdings PLCfull year results
Gem Diamonds Ltdfull

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 14:26


Science Group optimistic for 2026 as profit more than doubles in 2025

Science Group PLC on Tuesday expressed optimism for the year ahead as it printed gains in profit and revenue for 2025.

The Cambridge, England-based science...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 14:04


EARNINGS AND TRADING: STV pins hopes on World Cup as ad revenue slumps

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

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Fintel PLC -...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 13:54


Yu Group ups dividend as profit climbs; starts 2026 with ‘momentum’

Yu Group PLC on Tuesday said it expects its order book and revenue to continue to grow during 2026 as it supplied more energy in...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 13:30


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