FTSE 100 falls on growing fears of prolonged war in Middle East Stocks were under pressure and oil climbed as Iran’s new supreme leader ordered the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane to remain closed. Evening Standard · Mar 12
London Stock market bounces back after late flurry of IPO listings Experts predict this positive global market momentum will persist through to 2026 The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
Late spurt of IPOs drives strongest year for London stock market since 2021 There were 11 new listings on the London Stock Exchange in 2025, analysis from PwC shows. Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025
Shawbrook fires gun on London IPO with £1.92 billion valuation The group said so-called conditional dealings launched on October 30 would see shares priced at 370p each – in the middle of its expected range. The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025
Shawbrook set to list next month in year’s biggest London IPO The small business lender expects to kick off its initial public offering in early November in a move that could reportedly value it at £2 billion. Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025
As London stock market listings show signs of life, Reeves must add momentum With tentative signs of a revival in IPOs, the chancellor should use the moment to cut the 0.5% charge on share purchases The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025
Lender Shawbrook plans London stock market listing Previous reports have indicated the company could be valued at up to £2 billion. Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025
London's IPO recovery gathers pace as digital bank Shawbrook reveals listing plans Announcement is latest of flurry of flotation plans that has breathed life into the City’s new issues market Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025
FTSE 100 Live 06 October: Mondi and Aston Martin gloom, French stocks retreat London’s new listings mini-boom gathered pace today when digital bank Shawbrook said it is planning an IPO. Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025
Metro Bank sobers up and attracts a suitor A lift in share price shows the market expects a deal, but Metro v 2.0 doesn’t need to jump at a takeover at any price The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025
Metro Bank shares surge on talk of private equity takeover Potential uncertainty for customers and staff as Shawbrook owner Pollen Street Capital sounds out bank’s bosses The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025
SME bosses are increasingly confident about the future of the UK But there are concerns about the impact of Labour’s new proposals on worker rights Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2024
UK savers urged to act quickly for best returns as rates drop NS&I, Shawbrook and Tandem among providers to make reductions amid flurry of such moves The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2023
London landlords eye shift into commercial property from volatile residential market A lower turnover of tenants and longer leases for shops and offices is drawing interest from investors Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023 Metro Bank agrees rescue deal with investors Lender secures £325m capital from new and existing shareholders and £600m of debt refinancing
Birmingham Post · Jul 3, 2023 North East deals of the week: key acquisitions, contracts and investments Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Esh Construction, LightOx, Tailored Thinking, FAB Bakery, Develop North Plc, Three Tuns Development and McDaniels Law
Birmingham Post · Jun 27, 2023 Two North East property firms seal multimillion-pound finance deals with Shawbrook Develop North PLC and Three Tuns Development Ltd have secured finance worth a combined £24.5m from Shawbrook
Birmingham Post · Jun 16, 2023 Scunthorpe construction materials firm PremSeal bought out by new investment house Almost 30 years of roofing, cladding, glazing and coldstore expertise acquired by Red Coast Industries
Daily Mirror · May 31, 2023 Thousands in line for £500million compensation payout over mis-sold holiday scheme At the moment, the banks are set to pay £100million to those impacted however compensation payout could be as high as £500million
Birmingham Post · Oct 28, 2022 Lloyds Bank and Legal & General take stakes in Bristol open banking firm Moneyhub has provided digital payment solutions for big finance, retail and telecoms brands
Birmingham Post · Oct 24, 2022 £4m funding boost for East Yorkshire alternative lender to aid SMEs Funding line extended by 66 per cent after strong performance from One Stop Business Finance
Birmingham Post · Aug 19, 2022 Management buyout at Merseyside logistics firm H&M Distribution Group as it aims for international growth Shawbrook provides funding package to Newton-le-Willows firm
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