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Young & Co’s Brewery picks up London pub and hotel chain Cubitt House

Young & Co’s Brewery PLC on Wednesday announced the acquisition of Cubitt House London Pubs for an undisclosed sum.

The London-based pub and hotel operator said...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 10:10


Greatland shares soar as company close to beating production guidance

Greatland Resources Ltd on Wednesday said it has sold more gold that it produced in the quarter ending in March, and that now expects full-year...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 10:00


UK construction sector decline eases but conflict hits new business

The UK construction sector remained in negative territory last month, on a drop in housing activity, though the pace of decline eased according to a...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 09:47


Dr Martens names new managers for streamlined market structure

Dr Martens PLC on Wednesday appointed general managers for all major markets, in an effort to streamline the company.

The Northamptonshire, England-based boot maker framed...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 09:45


Aptitude Software posts weaker profit, launches strategic review

Aptitude Software Group PLC on Wednesday said it is exploring a potential sale of the business as part of a strategic review, as it reported...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 09:44


WINNERS & LOSERS: Solid State beats view; ceasefire lifts Gulf Marine

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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Acceler8 Ventures PLC, up 63%...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 09:42


Intuitive Investments plots reverse takeover agreement with Acceler8

Intuitive Investments Group PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed a possible reverse takeover deal with acquisition vehicle Acceler8 Ventures PLC valuing the firm at...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 09:41


Renishaw names former Smiths CFO John Shipsey as new finance head

Renishaw PLC on Wednesday said it has appointed former Dyson Ltd and Smiths Group PLC Chief Financial Officer John Shipsey as its new CFO.

The Gloucestershire,...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 09:26


WINNERS & LOSERS: Ceasefire lifts travel stocks; Close Brothers jumps

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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Antofagasta PLC, up 12% at 3,842.25 pence,...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 09:14


Close Brothers expects to absorb £320 million motor finance hit

Close Brothers Group PLC shares jumped on Wednesday as it said the costs from the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s final motor finance verdict can be...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 09:06


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