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UK government would block Indian billionaire from lifting stake in BT - report

Thu 28 May 2026 09:45

(Sharecast News) - Shares of BT Group slumped on Thursday following a report the UK government would oppose any attempt from Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal to increase his stake in the telecoms group.

Fattal makes £930m non‑binding approach for PPHE

Thu 28 May 2026 08:57

(Sharecast News) - Fattal Hotel Group said on Thursday that it has submitted a non‑binding proposal to acquire the remaining shares of PPHE Hotel Group for £22 per share in cash, valuing the London‑listed hospitality group at around £930m.

Cooks Coffee posts jump in FY sales amid expansion

Thu 28 May 2026 08:08

(Sharecast News) - Aquis-listed Cooks Coffee Company - the owner of the Esquires coffee chain - reported a rise in full-year sales and earnings on Thursday as it rolled out more stores.

Sirius Real Estate acquires business park in Germany's Hesse region

Thu 28 May 2026 08:06

(Sharecast News) - Real estate investment trust Sirius Real Estate said on Thursday that it has notarised the acquisition of a light‑industrial business park in Fulda, north‑east of Frankfurt, for a total cost of €49.8m.

Computacenter buys Government Acquisitions for up to $92m

Thu 28 May 2026 07:47

(Sharecast News) - Computacenter said on Thursday that it has bought Government Acquisitions (GAI), a value-added reseller focused on the US federal government market, for up to $92m (£68.6m).

Johnson Matthey grows underlying profits, unveils US power generation bolt-on deal

Thu 28 May 2026 07:38

(Sharecast News) - Johnson Matthey delivered operating profits in line with previously upgraded guidance on Thursday, as it announced a $360m acquisition to beef up its presence in the growing US power generation market.

Vesuvius maintains FY outlook after solid start to 2026

Thu 28 May 2026 07:10

(Sharecast News) - Metal flow engineering firm Vesuvius said on Thursday that trading over the first four months of the year was slightly ahead of 2025 on a constant‑currency basis, leading the group to maintain its full‑year guidance as it expects to

Finsbury Growth & Income Trust looks to strengthen returns after weaker period

Thu 28 May 2026 07:08

(Sharecast News) - Finsbury Growth & Income Trust said in its half-year report on Thursday that it would enhance its dividend policy, increase gearing and reduce management fees as the board looked to improve shareholder returns after a period of weak per

SSE reiterates medium-term targets as FY earnings top guidance

Thu 28 May 2026 07:05

(Sharecast News) - Utilities provider SSE reported a small decline in annual profits but adjusted earnings above the upper end of guidance, delivering an upbeat outlook following a record year for capital investment.

Former BP chair Manifold considering legal action over dismissal - report

Wed 27 May 2026 16:29

(Sharecast News) - Former BP chairman Albert Manifold is reportedly considering legal action after he was ousted by the oil firm, which said on Tuesday that "serious" concerns had been raised about "important governance standards, oversight and conduct".