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IP Group wins mandate for Scottish Widows LTAF venture‑growth strategy
Mon 02 November 2026 09:03
(Sharecast News) - Venture capital firm IP Group said on Monday it has been appointed by Aberdeen Investments to manage a UK venture‑growth portfolio within the CG Scottish Widows Growth LTAF, one of the first workplace‑pension vehicles to channel mem
Serica Energy secures rig for 30kbpd UK drilling programme
Mon 02 November 2026 08:12
(Sharecast News) - Serica Energy announced on Monday that it has signed a contract for a drilling rig to support a multi-well programme in the UK North Sea, targeting up to 30,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) of incremental production.
Metlen Energy signs five‑year LNG supply deal with Shell
Mon 02 November 2026 07:39
(Sharecast News) - Industrial and energy firm Metlen Energy said on Monday that it has signed a binding long‑term LNG supply agreement with Shell Global LNG, expanding on the memorandum of understanding the two companies reached in February 2026.
FirstGroup in £109m asset sale; Unveils contract wins
Mon 02 November 2026 07:21
(Sharecast News) - FirstGroup has agreed to sell five West Yorkshire depots and 330 buses to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority for £109m, generating an expected post-tax gain of about £30m and cash proceeds of around £55m in FY27. The phased
Ibstock slashes profit guidance as brick market downturn deepens
Mon 02 November 2026 07:12
(Sharecast News) - Building products manufacturer Ibstock has downgraded full-year earnings expectations following a sharp deterioration in the UK brick market, warning that second-half profits will be materially below previous forecasts.
BT Group surges on report Virgin Media O2 nearing deal to use its network
Fri 30 October 2026 12:27
(Sharecast News) - BT Group surged on Friday following a report that Virgin Media O2 is closing in on a deal to use its rival's broadband network, as it halts planned upgrades and expansion of its own infrastructure to ease concerns over its £22bn debt