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TRADING UPDATES: CT Automotive CFO leaves; Bloomsbury opens Asia base

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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CT Automotive Group PLC - Portsmouth,...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 14:28


Hargreaves Services CEO Banham to step down as firm hails profit surge

Hargreaves Services PLC on Wednesday announced that Chief Executive Officer Gordon Banham intends to step down from his role after over 20 years as CEO,...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 14:25


Franchise Brands intends share buyback as sales rise in 2025

Franchise Brands PLC on Wednesday said it achieved ‘record’ System sales in 2025, up 2%, despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.

For 2025, the Macclesfield, England-based...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 14:24


IN BRIEF: Greencoat UK Wind payout target awaits renewables decision

Greencoat UK Wind PLC - investor in operating UK wind farms whose investment manager is Schroders Greencoat LLP - Declares 2.59 pence interim dividend for...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 13:50


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Colefax profit increases but Cordel loss widens

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Marston’s PLC -...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 13:43


PayPoint remains ‘agile’ and ‘on track’ to meet full-year guidance

PayPoint PLC on Wednesday said it expects to report ‘record profits’ for its full year, although net revenue slightly decreased in the third quarter.

In...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 13:21


Card Factory expects to meet revised guidance after December warning

Card Factory PLC on Wednesday said it is on track to deliver profit in line with its revised guidance, as it said UK trading during...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 13:17


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Thursday 29 January 
3i Group PLCtrading statement
Alfa Financial Software Holdings PLCtrading statement
Antofagasta

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 13:01


NextEnergy Solar welcomes indexation choice but remains ‘disappointed’

NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd on Thursday said the government has chosen the ‘less disruptive’ option for a planned inflation indexation change, but not its preferred...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 12:39


UPDATE: Atalaya Mining Copper raises £130 million in fresh equity

Atalaya Mining Copper SA - owns and operates Proyecto Riotinto copper mine in southwest Spain - Raises £130.0 million from placing and retail offer of...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 12:19


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