Global natural gas demand hit a record high in 2025, ten a Middle East crisis changed everything

Strait of Hormuz disruption threatens first annual demand decline since 2022, even as LNG trade and prices show new resilience Global natural gas demand climbed to an all-time high in…

Ali Mirza August 26, 2026

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UK government backs tungsten mine restart with £71 million investment

LONDON: Tungsten West said Tuesday it has secured up to £71 million in funding from the U.K. government’s National Wealth Fund to restart production at the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon, completing…

Ali Mirza August 25, 2026

London Stock Exchange

BioMarin to acquire Alesta Therapeutics in a to $ 490 million deal

LONDON: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. has agreed to acquire Alesta Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, in a deal that could be worth up to $490 million, the companies announced Wednesday. The acquisition gives BioMarin control…

Ali Mirza August 19, 2026

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Mobico Group agrees to sell West Midlands bus operations for £24 million

LONDON: Mobico Group PLC announced Monday it has reached an agreement in principle to sell the net assets and operations of its West Midlands bus business to the West Midlands Combined Authority for expected…

Ali Mirza August 18, 2026

London Stock Exchange

Seraphim Space invests $30 million in satellite-powered bluetooth network Hubble

LONDON: Seraphim Space Investment Trust plc, the world’s first publicly traded SpaceTech investment company, said Tuesday it has invested $30 million in Hubble Network Inc., a portfolio company developing the first…

Ali Mirza August 18, 2026

London Stock Exchange

Knights Group to acquire THP Solicitors Limited, a law firm operating in the Thames Valley

LONDON: Knights Group, the national legal and professional services business, announced it has agreed to acquire THP Solicitors Limited ("THP"), a law firm operating in the Thames Valley. The acquisition represents a compelling bolt-on…

Ali Mirza August 17, 2026

London Stock Exchange

Nostrum Oil & Gas agrees to sell Kazakhstan operations for $304.6 million

LONDON: Nostrum Oil & Gas PLC said Monday it has agreed to sell its Kazakhstan operations to Altaris Holding Ltd. for $304.6 million, a transaction that will allow the struggling energy company…

Ali Mirza August 17, 2026

London Stock Exchange

Apertura Energy to acquire Brazilian Oilfield Services Group Conterp in £25 million deal

LONDON: Apertura Energy Plc (LSE: VZLA), the Main Market listed acquisition company, has today announced it has entered into heads of terms to acquire Conterp Group Plc ("Conterp"), a profitable Brazilian oilfield services…

Ali Mirza August 11, 2026

London Stock Exchange

Luceco appoints Thorsten Müller as new CEO, Hornby to retire after 21 years

LONDON: Luceco plc, a designer and manufacturer of residential and commercial electrification products, has appointed Dr Thorsten Müller as its new chief executive officer, effective Sept. 1, 2026. Müller will succeed…

Ali Mirza August 10, 2026

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JD Sports Fashion appoints Peter Agnefjäll as Chair of the Board

LONDON: JD Sports Fashion plc, a leading global omni-channel retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands, today announced that Peter Agnefjäll has been appointed as Chair of the Board, effective from 1st September 2026.…

Ali Mirza August 7, 2026

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Ratio Petroleum sweetens Pharos offer to £146.4 million, trumping Serica bid

LONDON: Ratio Petroleum Energy LP has increased its recommended all-cash offer for Pharos Energy plc to approximately £146.4 million, exceeding a competing bid from Serica Energy plc, the companies announced Friday. Under the revised terms,…

Ali Mirza August 7, 2026

London Stock Exchange

Wellnex Life to sell Pain Away business for up to A$21.3 million

SYDNEY: Wellnex Life Ltd. has entered into a binding agreement to sell its Pain Away business and assets to Mentholatum Australasia Pty Ltd. for up to A$21.3 million in cash, the…

Ali Mirza August 6, 2026