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Hays expects near-term trading to remain challenging as net fees slump

Hays PLC on Thursday said net fees remained under pressure in the first three months of the year although the downturn was a touch better...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 09:31


Beauty Tech expects 2026 profit beat as performance tops pre-IPO view

Beauty Tech Group PLC on Thursday reported a surge in profit during a ‘transformational year’, and expects an outcome ahead of expectations for 2026.

Pretax...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 09:20


Early market roundup: Shares higher as UK GDP in February outperforms

Stock prices in London were higher on Thursday morning after figures showed that the UK’s economy climbed more than anticipated on-month in February; meanwhile Tesco...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 09:14


LondonMetric eyes dividend increase as net rental income climbs

LondonMetric Property PLC on Thursday reported a strong portfolio performance and asset activity amid net rental income growth and a planned higher dividend.

The London-based real...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 09:05


Morgan Sindall expects 2026 profit ‘significantly’ ahead of forecast

Shares in Morgan Sindall Group PLC soared on Thursday as it raised its profit outlook for 2026 for the second time in three months.

The London-based...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 09:04


Dunelm expects lower end yearly profit as sees ‘broad-based softening’

Dunelm Group PLC on Thursday reported a rise in third quarter sales, but shares fell as it predicted annual profit at the lower end of...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 08:56


Ladbrokes owner Entain maintains 2026 view after first quarter growth

Entain PLC on Thursday backed its annual guidance as it hailed ‘strong momentum’, with revenue in the UK & Ireland segment and Australia beating expectations....

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 08:53


UK public should be ‘reassured’ by Iran war food shortage preparation

The public should be ‘reassured’ that ministers are making contingency plans for the impact of the Iran war, the UK Business secretary has said following...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 08:51


Rentokil Initial backs annual outlook despite Middle East uncertainty

Rentokil Initial PLC on Thursday reported continued momentum in the first quarter of 2026 despite slightly lower than forecast growth in the key North America...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 08:45


Intertek buys Mitsui Chemicals’ solar testing laboratory in India

Intertek Group PLC on Thursday said it has bought a solar photovoltaic laboratory in India from a subsidiary of Tokyo-based chemical manufacturer Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

The...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 08:39


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