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UK’s Cooper condemns Iranian ‘recklessness’ in talks to reopen Hormuz

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has condemned ‘Iranian recklessness’ for ‘hitting global economic security’ in talks with a coalition of countries aimed at reopening the...

Thu, 02/04/2026 - 14:19


Nativo sets up new broker facility, updates on gold operations

Nativo Resources PLC on Thursday reported a new at-the-market facility of up to £5 million to replace its existing facility.

London-based Nativo is focused on...

Thu, 02/04/2026 - 14:10


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks lower as UK firms expect price rises

Stock prices in London were lower on Thursday midday, as UK companies expect to increase prices more quickly as a result of the war between...

Thu, 02/04/2026 - 12:14


Rockhopper says report reclassified Sea Lion oil commercially viable

Rockhopper Exploration PLC on Thursday said that an updated technical report on the Sea Lion offshore oil field in the South Atlantic Ocean has reclassified...

Thu, 02/04/2026 - 12:08


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Friday 3 April 
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Monday 6 April 
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Tuesday 7 April 
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Thu, 02/04/2026 - 12:05


UK firms predict faster increases in prices amid Middle East conflict

UK firms have said they expect to increase prices more quickly as they come under pressure from surging energy prices linked to the Iran war,...

Thu, 02/04/2026 - 11:58


IN BRIEF: Tavistock completes Lifetime acquisition after FCA nod

Tavistock Investments PLC - Ascot, England-based financial advice and investment management firm - Completes its acquisition of Lifetime Financial Management Intermediaries Ltd. Announed in September,...

Thu, 02/04/2026 - 11:53


Sealand Capital names Exec Director Cao CEO as Sawyer steps down

Sealand Capital Galaxy Ltd on Thursday announced a change in leadership, with Chief Executive Officer Thomas Sawyer stepping down and Executive Director Siqi Cao appointed...

Thu, 02/04/2026 - 11:38


Speedy Hire eyes annual earnings decline in ‘subdued’ conditions

Speedy Hire PLC on Thursday guided full-year earnings lower against a struggling market backdrop, but maintained an optimistic long-term view.

The Merseyside, England-based equipment hire...

Thu, 02/04/2026 - 11:38


IN BRIEF: Thungela Resources board member Seamus French sells shares

Thungela Resources Ltd - Rosebank-based coal miner - Non-Executive Director Seamus French disposes of 20,816 shares at an average R 166.36 apiece, worth R 3.5 million, in...

Thu, 02/04/2026 - 11:33


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