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Ensilica intends £10 million fundraise to support further growth

EnSilica PLC on Thursday said it was seeking to raise up to £10 million via a fundraise to support business development.

The Oxford, England-based computer chip...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 20:30


IN BRIEF: Canal+ CEO, CFO purchase over £170,000 in shares

Canal+ SA - Paris-based media and entertainment group - Chair & Chief Executive Maxime Saada buys 35,700 shares, at £2.45, worth £87,436, on Wednesday in...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 18:38


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 falls as Hormuz crisis persists

London’s blue chip index ended lower on Thursday, in line with its European peers, as Iran’s new leader fuelled fears of a prolonged conflict after...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 17:16


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Shearwater and Abingdon win deals

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

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Shearwater Group PLC...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 16:32


James Fisher & Sons optimistic on 2026 after ‘turning point’ year

James Fisher & Sons PLC on Thursday posted improved underlying profit for 2025, with Chief Executive Jean Vernet expressing optimism for 2026.

The Barrow-in-Furness, England-based...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 16:01


Fairview half-year profit doubles and enrolments increase

Fairview International PLC on Thursday said profit in the first half of its financial year more than doubled, and it noted an ‘encouraging’ rise in...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 15:01


IN BRIEF: Jardine Matheson CEO buys further $1.1 million in shares

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd - Hong Kong-based holding company with interests in retail, property, hotels and motor dealerships - Chief Executive Lincoln Pan buys 15,000...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 14:47


UK PM Keir Starmer says ‘pleased’ at improved Anglo-Irish relations

Keir Starmer said he is ‘pleased’ that Anglo-Irish relations had improved ahead of a meeting of UK and Irish ministers in Cork.

The UK prime minister...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 14:38


ME Group to release annual results on March 23, confirms outlook

ME Group International PLC on Thursday said it will now publish its audited annual results on March 23.

The Epsom, England-based vending machine operator had announced...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 14:37


IN BRIEF: 4basebio appoints Scott Lorimer as chief operating officer

4basebio PLC - Cambridge, England-based life sciences company - Appoints Scott Lorimer as chief operating officer, with immediate effect. This follows the appointment last week...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 14:31


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