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Gresham House Energy Storage Fund buys large battery site in Essex

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund PLC on Friday said it has agreed to buy a 480 megawatt battery project near Rayleigh, Essex.

The London-based investor in...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 11:48


UK’s Reeves targets oil, gas profits with plans to close tax loophole

Campaigners have cheered the UK chancellor’s move to take aim at oil and gas profits with plans to close a tax loophole on overseas activities...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 11:36


Jardine Matheson stands by guidance after ‘solid’ first quarter

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd on Friday said its quarterly performance was marginally better than expected.

The Hong Kong-based holding company, which has interests in retail, property,...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 11:28


UPDATE: Creo confirms £5.5 million placing after investor backing

Creo Medical Group PLC confirmed on Friday it has successfully raised £5.5 million through a placing, after earlier announcing plans to sell its remaining 49%...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 11:21


Irish producer prices rise on-year in April amid higher energy costs

Ireland’s producer price index inflation rate slowed markedly on a month-on-month basis in April, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Friday.

The country’s producer...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 11:18


Metals Exploration annual profit surges amid sharply higher gold price

Metals Exploration PLC on Friday said it ‘eagerly’ awaits the start of gold production at La India in Nicaragua, as it reported a rise in...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 11:04


CT UK Capital underperforms as underweight on AstraZeneca, Shell

CT UK Capital & Income Investment Trust PLC on Friday increased its dividend but said it underperformed the FTSE all-share index in the first half...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 11:02


Impax Environmental urges shareholders to vote against Saba proposals

Impax Environmental Markets PLC on Friday said it is unable to recommend the appointment of Saba Capital Management LP’s nominated directors.

The London-based investor of companies...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 10:13


Creo Medical jumps as it plans £5.5 million placing, stake sale

Creo Medical Group PLC said on Friday it plans to raise £5.5 million through a placing and is seeking to sell its remaining 49% stake...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 10:01


WINNERS & LOSERS: Creo Medical jumps; Hercules resumes trading

The following are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-cap and AIM stocks on Friday.

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Main Market small-cap winners

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Ecofin US Renewables Infrastructure Trust...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 09:37


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