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EnergyPathways's MESH project is building momentum
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BT Group lifts dividend and reiterates cash targets

The UK telco raised its full-year dividend to 8.32p and reiterated normalised free cash flow guidance of c. £2bn in FY27 and c. £3bn by the end of the decade.
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Braemar says its trading inline with expectations

"Our performance in line with expectations demonstrates the value and resilience of our diversified business model."
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Capricorn Energy expects to unlock more reserves in Egypt after project consolidation

Eight Egyptian concessions merge into a single Western Desert production sharing contract that Capricorn expects will unlock reserve, improve fiscal terms and raise netback.
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Sage raises FY26 organic revenue guidance after strong half boosted by its AI

The accounts software firm said it now expects organic total revenue growth for FY26 to be above 9%, highlighting double-digit ARR and revenue growth, margin expansion and strong cash conversion in the first half.
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Ashtead Technology says its "cautiously optimistic", reiterates full-year outlook

The subsea specialist said first-quarter trading was in line with management expectations and left forecasts for the full year unchanged.
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Tate & Lyle flags modest 2027 revenue growth

The group told investors it expects modest revenue growth for the year ending 31 March 2027, weighted to the second half, and broadly flat EBITDA - it comes after recent takeover interest emerged.
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QinetiQ guides 3–5% FY27 revenue growth boosted by strong order uptake

“Our record order intake and £4.8bn backlog provide clear visibility of sustainable growth and strong multi‑year cash flows,” Steve Wadey
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Young's posts record £508m revenue as net debt falls

"We achieved a significant milestone, surpassing half a billion pounds in revenue, with multiple pubs across the estate delivering record performances throughout the year," said Simon Dodd.
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Sage raises interim dividend, buybacks reach £600m
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Close Brothers raises motor‑finance provision to £320m

The lender said it delivered a solid third-quarter performance, but increased its motor finance provision, which will mean taking an additional charge for the quarter.
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Deutsche Bank raises Playtech target to GBp460, reiterates Buy
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BT Group raises full-year dividend

The British telco declared a final dividend of 5.87p, taking the full-year payout to 8.32p, up 2% year-on-year, and set a new dividend growth policy linked to credit metrics and cash‑flow recovery.
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Intercede signs reseller deal with OneSpan to scale enterprise FIDO passkeys
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4basebio wins opDNA supply deal for Phase II immunotherapy trial
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S&U reports Q1 profitability ahead of budget and prior year

S&U said group profitability for the quarter to 30 April is ahead of both last year and budget, driven by higher margins and improved collections at its motor-finance business.
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Severn Trent upgrades earnings outlook after FY26 beat

The water utilility raised its 2028 adjusted basic EPS target to at least 250p (from 224p) as it reported annual results for the year ended 31 March showing revenue up 16.6% to £2,831m and adjusted EPS of 184.4p.
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Petards subsidiary QRO wins four-year ANPR framework with Northumbria Police

QRO Solutions has been named preferred supplier on a four-year ANPR framework with Northumbria Police that also permits Durham and Cleveland forces to buy QRO systems, with the ANPR Lot estimated at £650,000 and described by QRO as a floor.
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Playtech posts very strong start to 2026 as Americas momentum continues

Playtech said trading from 1 January to 30 April was very strong, driven by the US, Mexico, certain European markets and a solid Live performance.
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British Land raises FY27 underlying EPS guide to at least 30.5p

The British Land Company lifted FY27 underlying EPS guidance to at least 30.5p and reiterated medium‑term targets of 3-6% annual EPS growth and 8-10% total returns.