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RM returns to profit as lower expenses offset revenue drop

RM PLC on Thursday reported a swing to an annual profit, snapping a three-year streak of losses, despite a slight drop in revenue.

The England-based...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 16:18


IN BRIEF: PageGroup non-exec director buys £100,000 in shares

PageGroup PLC - England-based multinational recruitment firm - Non-executive director Ben Stevens buys 71,583 shares at average 139.70 pence on Thursday, worth £100,000. The notification...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 16:01


Xeros jumps as retailer MediaMarkt orders XF3 units for Europe

Xeros Technology Group PLC shares rose on Thursday after the company said its manufacturing partner has secured a purchase order from Europe’s largest consumer electronics...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 15:38


Silverbullet says will beat consensus in 2026 as demand picks up

Silver Bullet Data Services Group PLC on Thursday said stronger demand and the benefits of last year’s cost restructuring programme mean it expects to outperform...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 15:05


Permanent TSB says annual profit down but reports ‘real progress’

Permanent TSB Group Holdings PLC on Thursday reported decreased profit and net interest income for 2025, but also announced its first dividend in nearly two...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 14:30


Extra British fighter jets will deploy to Middle East - UK PM Starmer

Four extra British Typhoon fighter jets are being deployed to Qatar amid the conflict in the Middle East, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said.

Speaking...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 14:30


Hargreaves Services ups outlook as it cites two new contract positions

Hargreaves Services PLC on Thursday announced two new contract positions as it upgraded its revenue and pretax profit guidance for the next financial year.

The Durham,...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 14:29


Miliband confident in UK energy supply despite conflict in Middle East

Ed Miliband has said he is confident the country’s energy supply is robust despite the conflict in the Middle East disrupting oil and gas shipping...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 14:28


Medcaw loss narrows with reverse takeover on the horizon

Medcaw Investments Ltd on Thursday noted a narrowed pretax loss in 2025, and maintained a positive view on potential growth through acquistion activity.

The London-based...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 14:20


FW Thorpe hikes payout but sees ‘challenging’ second half ahead

FW Thorpe PLC on Thursday declared a special dividend on the back of profit growth, but flagged expectations of a challenging backdrop in the second...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 14:06


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