Hill & Smith said: "Our approach to capital allocation remains clear and unchanged. We continue to prioritise investment in organic and inorganic growth. In 2025 we are investing in increased capacity ...

Hill & Smith jumped 12%. It reported a rise in half-year earnings, lifted its dividend and announced a new share buyback. Pretax profit in the first half of 2025 rose 9.9% to GBP63.5 million from ...

Beazley noted climate related natural catastrophes such as the wildfires in California, heightened cyber threats including a wave of ransomware attacks, which, further compounded by the continued rise ...