UK Stock News
Vertu Motors Expands Skoda Footprint with Leicester Dealership Acquisition
Vertu Motors PLC (LON: VTU), the UK's fourth-largest automotive retailer, announced the acquisition of Skoda Leicester from Marshall Motor Group Limited, effective November 1st, marking its fifth Skoda dealership.
ABF Considers Separation of Primark and Food Businesses
Associated British Foods (LON: ABF) is evaluating a potential separation of its Primark and Food divisions, a move aimed at maximizing long-term shareholder value. The ann
BP Exceeds Expectations with Strong Q3 Profit
BP (LON: BP) reported a stronger-than-expected third-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by robust operational performance and strategic advancements. The energy giant poste
IAG Shares Hit New High After Goldman Sachs Upgrade and Strong YTD Rally
International Consolidated Airlines Group shares (LON:IAG) hit a new high of 425.50p today, marking a potential inflection point in breaking 420p after a strong year-to-date performance of 39.57%. The share price movement ref
Intertek Expands Latin American Footprint with Suplilab Acquisition
Intertek Group plc (LON: ITRK), a global leader in Total Quality Assurance, has announced the acquisition of Suplilab, a Costa Rican provider of food safety and medical device testing services.
DCC Completes Sale of Info Tech Business, Streamlining Operations
DCC PLC (LON: DCC) has finalized the sale of its Info Tech business in the UK and Ireland to AURELIUS, a private equity firm. This move, initially announced on July 14, 2025, marks a significant step in DCC's strategy to simp
Unite Group Reaffirms Confidence in Empiric Acquisition Despite Occupancy Dip
Unite Group (LON: UTG) has reiterated its confidence in the acquisition of Empiric Student Property plc, despite Empiric's recent trading update revealing slightly lower-than-expected occupancy rates.
Empiric Student Property Navigates Shifting Sands: Occupancy Dips Amid Proposed Acquisition
Empiric Student Property (LON: ESP) reported an occupancy rate of 89% for the 2025/26 academic year, a decrease from the 95% achieved in the prior year. This comes as the
Capita Extends Partnership with Samsung Electronics UK
Capita (LON: CPI) has solidified its long-standing relationship with Samsung Electronics UK, announcing a contract extension that will see the outsourcing giant continue providing customer support services.
80 Mile PLC Secures $30 Million US Joint Venture for Greenland’s Disko-Nuussuaq ProjectÂ
80 Mile PLC (80M.L), an exploration and development company with assets in Greenland, Finland, and Italy, has entered a binding Heads of Terms (HoT) with USFM Corporation, a U.S.-based group, to jointly develop the Disko-Nuus
Brave Bison’s M+C Saatchi Performance Acquisition Proposal ‘Fundamentally Undervalues the Division’
Brave Bison Group plc (LON: BBSN) confirmed its non-binding proposal to acquire M+C Saatchi Performance (MCSP) from M&C Saatchi plc (LON: SAA) for an enterprise value of £50 million, responding to recent press speculation
MHA Confident After Strong H1 26 Performance
MHA plc (LON: MHA) has announced a robust trading update for the six months ended September 30, 2025, signaling confidence in meeting full-year market expectations. The pr
Helium One Advances Galactica Project Toward December Production
Helium One Global (HE1), focused on helium exploration in Tanzania and holding a 50% working interest in the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado, USA, confirmed that the Galactica Project remains on track
Auto Trader Announces COO Departure; Succession Plans Underway
Auto Trader Group PLC (LSE: AUTO), the UK's leading digital automotive marketplace, announced today that Chief Operating Officer Catherine Faiers will be stepping down from her role to assume a CEO position at Moonpig.
Moonpig Appoints Catherine Faiers as CEO, Signaling a Focus on Digital Transformation
Moonpig Group plc (LON: MOON) announced the appointment of Catherine Faiers as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective on a date to be announced. Faiers succeeds Nickyl
Raspberry Pi CFO to Step Down in H2 2026
Raspberry Pi Holdings plc (LON: RPI), a prominent name in low-cost, high-performance computing, announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Richard Boult, intends to step down from his role in the second half of 2026.
Fresnillo to Acquire Probe Gold in $560m Deal
Fresnillo PLC (LSE:FRES) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Probe Gold Inc. (TSX:PRB) for CAD$3.65 per share in an all-cash transaction. The deal, valued at a
TT Electronics Faces Takeover Tug-of-War as DBAY Has 3 Takeover Bids Rejected
TT Electronics (LON: TTG) finds itself at the center of a takeover battle, with DBAY Advisors Limited voicing opposition to the recommended offer from Cicor Technologies Ltd.
Card Factory Shares Offer 64% Upside, Says Edison
Card Factory’s shares could see around 64% upside, according to analyst firm Edison, which reaffirmed its bullish stance on the retailer, citing compelling valuation, attractive medium-term growth prospects, and a strengthene
PPHE Hotel Group Sees Revenue Rise on Strong UK Performance
PPHE Hotel Group (LON: PPH) has released a Q3 trading update showcasing a robust performance, reaffirming full-year expectations. The international hospitality real estate
Standard Chartered Raises the Bar: RoTE Target Achieved Early
Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) announced a robust set of Q3 2025 results, prompting an upgrade in its financial outlook. The banking giant now anticipates delivering a
Shell Shares Gain as Profit Climbs to $5.4 Billion in Q3
Shell Plc (LON: SHEL) shares opened higher in London on Thursday after the company announced its unaudited third-quarter results, revealing a rise in profitability. The en
Vodafone Bolsters Cloud Capabilities with Skaylink Acquisition
Vodafone Group Plc (LON:VOD) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Skaylink GmbH, a leading cloud, digital transformation, and security specialist, from funds managed by Waterland for €175 million.