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Unite Group shares fall as property valuations weaken in Q3

Thu 08 October 2026 11:29

(Sharecast News) - Shares in student accommodation group Unite slipped on Thursday after the company reiterated full-year earnings guidance but reported lower property valuations.

Vodafone lifts annual cost-savings target for UK unit

Thu 08 October 2026 10:15

(Sharecast News) - Vodafone lifted its annual cost-savings target for VodafoneThree on Thursday, as it hailed "strong" progress against its cost targets.

ORR blocks FirstGroup's West Coast expansion plans over capacity and delay risks

Thu 08 October 2026 10:03

(Sharecast News) - Public transport operator Firstgroup said on Thursday that the Office of Rail and Road had rejected proposals for new West Coast main line services, citing capacity constraints and the risk of worsening delays for passengers.

Volution FY profits, revenue rise despite 'challenging' markets

Thu 08 October 2026 09:29

(Sharecast News) - Volution Group reported a rise in full-year profit and revenue on Thursday and lifted its dividend despite challenging market conditions, particularly in the UK.

Standard Life shares drop as Aberdeen cuts stake in half

Thu 08 October 2026 09:18

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Standard Life tanked on Thursday after investment company Aberdeen offloaded half of its stake in the savings and retirement specialist for £436m through a discounted share placing.

Imperial Brands reaffirms FY26 guidance, launches £1.5bn FY27 buyback

Thu 08 October 2026 08:45

(Sharecast News) - Tobacco giant Imperial Brands said on Thursday that it remained on track to meet full‑year guidance across all key metrics and lifted shareholder returns with a fresh £1.5bn buyback for FY27, following the completion of its £1.4

Tesco lifts lower end of guidance as interim earnings jump 6.5%

Thu 08 October 2026 07:13

(Sharecast News) - UK supermarket chain Tesco on Thursday lifted the lower end of annual guidance and its share buyback programme after interim profits jumped 6.5% to £1.78bn.

Grafton's Ian Tyler to step down as chairman

Thu 08 October 2026 07:06

(Sharecast News) - Building materials company Grafton announced on Thursday that chairman Ian Tyler will step down from the board after informing directors he intends to leave the role due to other commitments.

Canada's billionaire Weston family to buy Boots in £6.7bn deal

Wed 07 October 2026 15:25

(Sharecast News) - Canada's billionaire Weston family has agreed to buy The Boots Group from US private equity firm Sycamore Partners for $8.9bn (£6.7bn).

Nick Prettejohn to succeed Aubrey Adams as Tritax chair

Wed 07 October 2026 15:10

(Sharecast News) - Tritax Big Box REIT said on Wednesday that it has appointed Nick Prettejohn as its next chair.