The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK or U.K.) or Britain, is a sovereign country located off the northwestern coast of the European mainland. It includes the island of Great Britain, the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands. The United Kingdom consists of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
In the 18thcentury the UK was the first country to industrialise,[22][23] and during the 19thcentury it had a dominant role in the global economy,[24] accounting for 9.1% of the world's GDP in 1870.[25] The Second Industrial Revolution was also taking place rapidly in the United States and the German Empire; this presented an increasing economic challenge for the UK. The costs of fighting World War I and World War II further weakened the UK's relative position. In the 21stcentury, the UK has faced the challenges of the 2008 banking collapse and the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.[26][27][28][29]
This list shows the UK companies in the Fortune Global 500 list for 2025 which ranks firms by total revenues. Only the top five firms are included as a sample.[30]
British multinational oil, gas, and renewable energy company including exploration, production, refining, transport, distribution and marketing, petrochemicals, power generation, trading, biofuels, wind power, energy-kite, and hydrogen power. It was established in 1907, and is headquartered in London, and incorporated in the UK. It was formerly known as Royal Dutch Petroleum Co, and The Shell Transport and Trading Company of the United Kingdom.
British multinational oil, gas, and renewable energy company including exploration and production, refining, distribution and marketing, petrochemicals, power generation and trading, biofuels, wind power and solar technology. It was established in 1909, and is headquartered in London. It was formerly known as Anglo-Persian Oil Company, Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, and BP Amaco plc.
British multinational investment bank and financial services holding company. It was first established in 1865 in British Hong Kong, but is now headquartered in London. Former names include The Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, and The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.
British multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer, petrol retailer, software provider and financial services provider. It was first established in 1919 in Hackney, London, first named Tesco in 1924, and is now headquartered in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.
British financial services company offering banking, life assurance, and pensions. Its headquarters are in London and its registered office is in Edinburgh. It was formed through the acquisition of HBOS by Lloyds TSB in 2009. It was formerly TSB Group Public Limited Company from 1985 to 1995, and Lloyds TSB Group plc from 1995 to 2009.
This is a list of companies of the United Kingdom as well as those first established in the United Kingdom that are no longer British owned, and also including defunct UK companies. Only companies with articles in Wikipedia are included.
104 Films–is a film production company headquartered in Birmingham. It was founded in 2004 by director Justin Edgar and producer Alex Usborne.
12 Yard Productions–was a television production company mainly producing game shows and light entertainment. Its programmes include: Eggheads, Coach Trip, Perfection and Big Star's Little Star. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 2001 by David Young. The company operated under Hat Trick 12 Yard Productions - a joint venture by Young, the creative team of The Weakest Link and Hat Trick Productions. In 2007, ITV plc acquired 12 Yards for ITV Productions and later it became part of ITV Studios. In 2025, ITV folded 12 Yard and Potato into a new division of ITV Studios named Bright Entertainment.
24seven–was an energy company supplying electricity, which operated from 2000 to 2003. Its parent companies were London Electricity, and TXU Europe. In 2003 it became part of LE Group.
3 Mills Studios–is a centre for film and TV production. It is located in London. Entrance to 3 Mills Studios It has its roots in the 1980s founding of Bow Studios, Three Mills Island Studios, and Edwin Shirley Productions. In the mid-1990s, the three studios were merged to become 3 Mills Studios, under the management of Workspace Group. In 2004 the studios were acquired by the London Development Agency (LDA) until 2010 when ownership transferred to the London Legacy Development Corporation.
3D Sparrow–is an animation studio company based in the UK. It produces children's animation programmes for Kedoo and is known for the Booba television series. It was founded in 2015 by a group of gaming and advertising executives.
3DD Productions–is a UK based television production company. Together with its international licensing company 3DD Entertainment it forms the 3DD Group. It's programmes include: Classic Movies - The Story of for Sky Arts and Rock Legends.
3i Group plc–is a British multinational private equity and venture capital company based in London. It invests in mid-market buyouts, growth capital, and infrastructure. It was founded in 1945 by the Bank of England and the main British banks as the Industrial and Commercial Finance Corporation (ICFC). Its purpose was to provide long-term investment funding for small and medium-sized companies. Later it was renamed as Finance for Industry (FFI) and then Investors in Industry (3i). 3i Group was formed as a public company in 1987 when the banks sold their stocks.
3i Infrastructure–is an investment trust company headquartered in Jersey. It was founded in 2007 by 3iGroup who own 29% of the company.
3SixtyMedia–is a television post-production and media management services company. Headquartered in MediaCityUK, Manchester; it was founded in 2000 as a joint-venture by BBC Resources and Granada to combine their Manchester studios and post-production facilities and technical staff. It was later co-owned by ITV Studios and BBC Studioworks and no longer manages studios.
4imprint Group–is a direct marketing company headquartered in London that produces promotional merchandise.4imprint Group logo It was founded in 1985 as Nelson Marketing in Logansport, Indiana US. In 1996 it was acquired by Bemrose Corporation and in 2000 its name was changed to 4imprint Group. Most of its business is in the US and Canada.
99p Stores–was a company that operated a discount store chain. It was a family-run business founded in 2001 by Nadir Lalani.99p Stores logo Its subsidiary store chain was Family Bargains. In 2015 it was acquired by Poundland who rebranded the stores to Poundland.
A & C Black–is a book publishing company that was founded in 1807 by Adam Black and Charles Black in Edinburgh. Since 1889 it is headquartered in London and from 2000 it is owned by Bloomsbury Publishing.
A.G. Barr–is a soft drinks manufacturer best known for the drink Irn-Bru. Established in 1875 by Robert Barr in Falkirk, Scotland, it is now headquartered in Cumbernauld, Scotland.A. G. Barr logo Its production sites are in Cumbernauld, Forfar, and Milton Keynes. In 2022 it acquired Boost Drinks. In 2022 its revenue was £268 million, with a net income of £27 million.
AAH Pharmaceuticals–is a pharmaceuticals wholesaler. It was formerly an anthracite producer and supplier, and supplier of building materials, transport, warehousing, and environmental services. Established in 1892, its headquarters is in Coventry. It was formerly named Amalgamated Anthracite Collieries. It is owned by Hallo Healthcare Group.
Abbey Coachworks–was a coachbuilding company based in London that operated between 1930 and 1938. It was also known as Wingham Martin Walter.
Abbey National–was a financial services company offering banking, mortgages, and investment that operated from 1944 to 2010. It was initially a building society and later also an estate agent.Abbey National logo Its headquarters was in London. Also known as Abbey, it was formed by the merger of the Abbey Road Building Society with the National Building Society. In 2010 it was subsumed into Santander UK.
AbbottVision–is a film and TV production company. Established in 2008, its headquarters is in Manchester.
Abcam–is a biotechnology and life sciences company that produces protein research tools. It was established in 1998.
Abcodia–is a biotechnology company focused on biomarkers for cancer screening. Established in 2010, its headquarters is in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.
Abellio ScotRail–operating under the name ScotRail was the national passenger train operating company of Scotland from 2015 to 2022. It was a subsidiary of Abellio.
Aberdeen Asia Focus–is an investment trust company focused on smaller quoted companies in Asia. It was established in 1995 as Abtrust Asian Smaller Companies Investment Trust. It is managed by Aberdeen Group.
Aberdeen Asset Management–was an investment management company from 1983 to 2017. Its headquarters was in Aberdeen, Scotland. In 2017 it was merged with Standard Life to become a subsidiary of Standard Life Aberdeen, since renamed as Aberdeen Group.
Aberdeen Group (trading as aberdeen)–is an investment and financial services company headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland. Aberdeen Group headquarters in Edinburgh It was founded in 2017 by the merger of Standard Life with Aberdeen Asset Management to form Standard Life Aberdeen. In 2018 the Standard Life business was sold to Phoenix Group followed by the brand name in 2021. The company name was changed to abdrn plc from 2021 to 2025 when it was changed to Aberdeen Group plc. In 2025 it had £390 billion of assets under management.
ABK Architects–is an architectural practice previously named Ahrends, Burton and Koralek. It was established in 1961 in London but since 1996 is based in Dublin, Ireland.
Abrdn–is the former name of Aberdeen Group, an investment and financial services company.
Academy Films–is a film and TV production company creating commercials, music videos, short films, digital content, art installations and feature films. Academy Films logo Headquartered in London; it was established in 1985 by Lizie Gower.
Accident Advice Helpline–was a personal injury law firm and former claims management company. Founded in 2000, it went into administration in 2004. It re-emerged as a new company named Accident Advice Helpline Direct Group which was sold to Quindell plc in 2013.
Acrylicize–is a company of artists, designers and craftsmen. Founded in 2003 by artist James Burke; it is based in London and New York.
Acteon Group–is a subsea services company mainly supplying the oil, gas, and renewable industries. Established in 2004, its headquarters is in Norwich, Norfolk. It was formed from the UWG Group.
Actis–is a global investment firm focused on infrastructure in emerging markets including energy and real estate.Actis logo Founded in 2004 as a spin-out from CDC Group; it is headquartered in London. It was bought by General Atlantic in 2024.
Adam & Company–is a financial services company (private banking and investment management). Established in 1983, its headquarters is in Edinburgh, Scotland. In 2018, the retail banking assets of Royal Bank of Scotland were transferred to Adam and Company, which was renamed Royal Bank of Scotland, with Adam and Company continuing as a trading name of the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Adelphi Films–is a film production and distribution company. It was established in 1939.
Admiral Group–is a financial services company headquartered in Cardiff, Wales. It provides insurance products under brands Admiral, Bell, Elephant, Diamond and Veygo. Admiral Group logoIt was founded in 1991 as a division of the Brockbank Group. In 1999 Henry Engelhardt led a management buyout of Admiral Group from the Brockbank Group. It launched the price comparison sites Compare.com and Confused.com but later sold them. In 2004 it was listed on the London Stock Exchange.
AEP Plantations–is a company headquartered in London that operates palm oil plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia. It was founded in 1985 and formerly named Anglo-Eastern Plantations. It was renamed AEP Plantations in 2025.
AGA Rangemaster Group Ltd–is a manufacturer of range cookers including the AGA cooker, kitchen appliances, and interior furnishings. Its brands include: AGA, La Cornue, Rangemaster, Divertimenti, Fired Earth, and Marvel. Aga GC3 Its North American subsidiary is AGA Marvel. It is headquartered in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. The roots of the business date back to the 1920s when the AGA cooker was invented and initially produced in Sweden. Then, in the 1930s, they were produced under license in the UK and since 1957 most production has continued in the UK. In 1969 the manufacturers of AGA cookers, Allied Ironfounders, was acquired by Glynwed. In 1997 Glynwed was acquired by Mueller Industries Inc, and the AGA division was renamed AGA Foodservice Group, and then Aga Rangemaster in 2008. In 2015 it was acquired by Middleby Corporation.
Air Navigation and Engineering Company–was an aircraft, and cyclecar manufacturer from 1919 to 1927. Its headquarters was in Addlestone, Surrey. It was formerly the Bleriot & SPAD Manufacturing Company.
Airtel Africa plc–is a multinational company that provides telecommunications and mobile money services in 14 African countries. Headquartered in London, it is majority owned by Bharti Airtel. In 2022 its revenue was £4.7 billion, with a net income of £750 million.
AJ Bell plc–is a financial services company that provides online investment platforms and stockbroker services. AJ Bell logoIt is headquartered in Manchester. It was founded in 1995 by Andy Bell and Nicholas Littlefair. It was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 2018. In 2022 its revenue was £163 million, with a net income of £46 million.
Al Rayan Bank plc–is a bank offering Sharia compliant financial services. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 2004 as the Islamic Bank of Britain plc. Since 2014 it is owned by Islamic bank Masraf Al Rayan, and renamed Al Rayan Bank plc.
Aldemore Bank plc–is a bank offering personal and business financial services with a focus on small and medium sized businesses. Headquartered in Reading, Berkshire; it was founded in 2009. From 2015 it was listed on the London Stock Exchange until it was acquired by South African banking company FirstRand in 2017.
Alex Wilson & Company–was an engine manufacturing company, see Vauxhall Motors.
Alfa Financial Software Holdings (trading as Alfa)–is a software provider for the automotive, equipment, and asset finance industries. Alfa Financial Software logoHeadquartered in London; it was founded in 1990 by Justin Cooper, Ian Hargrave and Andrew Page as CHP Consulting. In 2016 it was rebranded to Alfa.
Alfarisi–is a UK-based multinational conglomerate spanning commerce, technology, fragrance, and education.
Allen & Hanburys–was a pharmaceuticals manufacturer from 1715 to 1958. Headquartered in London, it was absorbed by Glaxo Laboratories in 1958.
Alliance & Leicester–was a financial services company providing banking and insurance, that was formerly a building society.Alliance & Leicester logo It operated from 1985 to 2011. Its headquarters was in Narborough, Leicestershire. It was formed by the merger of the Alliance Building Society with the Leicester Building Society. In 2011 it was subsumed into Santander UK.
Alliance Witan (formerly Alliance Trust)–is an investment and financial services company headquartered in London. It was founded in 1888 by the merger of 3 Dundee-based mortgage and loan companies: the Dundee Investment Company, the Dundee Mortgage and Trust Investment Company, and the Oregon and Washington Trust. In 1986 it began offering pensions. In 2006 it was merged with the Second Alliance Trust. In 2024 it was merged with Witan Investment Trust to form Alliance Witan.
Allica Bank - is a financial services company providing banking and other products. Established in 2019; it is headquartered in London and Milton Keynes.
Allied Film Makers–was a film production company. Established in 1959, it is defunct.
Allied Stars–was a film production company. It was established in the late 1970s.
Ambala Foods–is a confectionary company that sells South Asian sweets and savoury snacks. It was established in 1965 by Indian-born entrepreneur Mohammed Ali Khan in London. In 2025, it was acquired by Cake Box in a £22 million deal.
Amersham–was a manufacturer of radiopharmaceutical products for nuclear medicine from 1946 to 2003. Amersham logoIts headquarters was in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. It was previously known as The Radiochemical Centre (RTC) Amersham, Amersham International, and Nycomed Amersham. In 2003 it was acquired by General Electric and incorporated into GE Healthcare.
Anglian Water Authority–was a state owned utility company providing water supply and sewage disposal from 1974 to 1979. It was succeeded by Anglian Water.
Anglo American–is a British multinational mining company. Established in 1917, its headquarters are in London, UK and Johannesburg, South Africa. In 2022 its revenue was $35 billion, with a net income of $6 billion.
Anglo—EMI Film Distributors Ltd–was a film production and distribution company, see EMI Films.
Anglo-Amalgamated–was a film production and distribution company from 1945 to 1971.
AO World (trading as ao.com)–is a retailer of household kitchen appliances, other electricals, mobile phones and other products. Headquartered in Bolton; it was founded in 2000 by John Roberts as Appliances Online. In 2013 it was rebranded as AO.com. In 2019 it launched AO Mobile to sell mobile phones, and AO Finance to offer credit for purchases. In 2024 it acquired musicMagpie.
Aon–is a British and American financial services company. It provides brokerage and consulting services for risk management, insurance, and reinsurance, and services related to health insurance, retirement plans, pension plans, and talent advisory. Established in 1982; its headquarters are in London.Aon headquarters at 122 Leadenhall Street Founded in Chicago by Patrick Ryan, Aon was created when the Ryan Insurance Group merged with the Combined Insurance Company of America. It is the second largest insurance broker in the world.
AP Films–(APF) was a television and film production, and publishing company from 1957 to 1977. Its headquarters was in Maidenhead, Berkshire. It later became Century 21 Productions.
Applied Nutrition–is a company producing and selling nutrition supplements. Headquartered in Knowsley, Merseyside; it was founded in 2014 by Tom Ryder from a shop in Kirkby. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2024.
Arash Motor Company–is a high performance automobile manufacturer. Arash Motor Company logo Established in 1999, its headquarters is in Newmarket, Suffolk. It was formerly named Farboud Limited.
Arbikie distillery–is a producer of Scotch whisky, vodka, and gin located in Inverkeilor, Scotland. It was established in 2013 by the Stirling family.
Arbuthnot Latham & Co. Ltd–is a private and merchant bank offering private banking, commercial banking, and wealth management. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 1833 by Alfred Latham and John A. Arbuthnot. In 2022 its revenue was £120 million, with a net income of £16.5 million.
Ardrossan Railway–was a railway company established in 1827 that operated from 1831 to 1854.
Argos–is a retailer with a chain of shops and an online store. Established in 1972, its headquarters is in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.Argos logo In 2026 it was acquired by Swift Partners.
Aria Films–is a film production, finance, and consultancy company. Established in 2002, its headquarters is in London.
Aricom–was a mining and metals company from 2003 to 2009/10. Its headquarters was in London. It was formerly part of Peter Hambro Mining who, as Petropavlovsk reacquired it in 2009.
Ariel Motor Company–is an automobile and motor bike manufacturer. Established in 1991 its headquarters is in Crewkerne, Somerset. It was formerly named Solocrest Ltd.
Armitage Shanks–is a manufacturer of bathroom fixtures and plumbing supplies headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Armitage Shanks logoIt was founded in 1817 by Thomas Bond in Armitage, Staffordshire. In 1907 it was incorporated as Armitage Ware Ltd, and, in 1969, it was merged with Shanks Holdings Ltd to form Armitage Shanks. Since 2024 it is part of the Villeroy & Boch Group.
Arnold Clark Automobiles–is a retail company that operates a car dealership network in the UK. It is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. Arnold Clark logo It was founded in 1954 by Arnold Clark. The Phoenix Car Company is one of its divisions and it has two subsidiaries: Arnold Clark Finance, and Harry Fairbairn.
Arrival–is an electric vehicle manufacturer, specialising in commercial vehicles. Established in 2015, its headquarters is in Yarnton, Oxfordshire. It was formerly named Charge Automotive.
Arrol-Aster–was an automobile manufacturer from 1927 to 1931. Headquartered in Dumfries, Scotland, it was formed by the merger of Arrol-Johnston and Aster.
Arrol-Johnston–was an automobile manufacturer from 1895 to 1931. Its headquarters was in Glasgow, Scotland. It was formerly the Mo-Car Syndicate. In 1927 it merged with Aster to become Arrol-Aster.
Ascari Cars–was an automobile manufacturer from 1995 to 2010. Its headquarters was in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
Ascential–is a business-to-business media company providing exhibitions and festivals, and information services in product design, marketing, sales, and built environment and policy. It is headquartered in London. It was founded in 1947 by Richard Pattinson Winfrey as a newspaper publisher named the East Midlands Allied Press (EMAP). It took over the newspapers created or bought by Richard Winfrey. It later diversified into magazine publishing, and radio broadcasting. In 1996 it sold its newspaper titles to Johnston Press. In 2008 it sold its radio, television, and consumer media division EMAP Radio to Bauer Media Group. In 2012 it was renamed Top Right Group and in 2015 renamed Ascential. In 2017 it sold its business magazine brands to Metropolis International including the EMAP name as EMAP Publishing. In 2024 it was acquired by Informa.
Asda Stores - is a supermarket chain also offering some financial services, and a mobile phone virtual network through its subsidiary Asda Mobile.Asda logo Established in 1949, its headquarters is in Leeds. In 1999 it was acquired by Walmart, then in 2021 it was acquired by EG Group and TDR Capital. In 2024 TDR Capital assumed overall control.
Ashoka India Equity Investment Trust–is an investment trust company focused on Indian companies. Headquartered in London; it was established in 2018 and is managed by White Oak Capital Management.
Ashtead Group plc–is an industrial equipment rental company headquartered in London. It was founded in 1947 in Ashtead, Surrey as Ashtead Plant and Tool Hire. Its main subsidiary is Sunbelt Rentals which operates in the United States. In 2022 its revenue was £7.9 billion with a net income of £1.2 billion.
Ashtons–was a housebuilding company in Yorkshire. It was founded in 1933 by Norman Ashton in Leeds, and incorporated in 1938 as Norman C. Ashton Ltd. It was acquired by Orme in 1972.
ASOS plc–is an online clothing and cosmetics retailer mainly aimed at young adults.ASOS logo It produces clothing and accessories for its own brand. It also has a marketplace platform for independent boutiques, vintage collectors, individuals, and designers to trade online. It is headquartered in Camden Town, London. I was founded in 2000 by Nick Robertson, Andrew Regan, Quentin Griffiths, and Deborah Thorpe. It was first named AsSeenOnScreen because it sold imitations of clothing from film and television. In 2001 it joined London's Alternative Investment Market. In 2004 it was renamed ASOS. In 2021 it acquired the brands Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge, and HIIT from Arcadia Group with the first three becoming subsidiaries. In 2022 its total revenue was £3.9 billion, with a net income loss of £30 million.
Aspall Cyder Ltd–is a producer of cider, apple juice, apple cider vinegar, and apple-based balsamic vinegar. It also imports and markets some other vinegars. It is located in Aspall, Suffolk, and was established in the early 18th century. In 2018 it was purchased by Molson Coors.
Associated British Foods plc (ABF)–is a British multinational food processing and retailing company. Headquartered in London, it was established in 1935. In 2022 its revenue was £16.9 billion, with a net income of £1 billion.
Aster–was an automobile, and aircraft engines manufacturer from 1913 to 1931. Aster carIt was headquartered in Wembley, London, then Dumfries, Scotland. It was formerly Begbie Engineering. In 1927 it merged with Arrol-Johnston.
Aston Martin–is a manufacturer of automobiles, luxury goods, and previously aircraft components during WWII. It also has a motorsport subsidiary named Aston Martin Racing.Aston Martin Vanquish (2024) Established in 1913, its headquarters is in Gaydon, Warwickshire. In 2018 it was listed on the London Stock Exchange by an initial public offering.
Astra Films–was a film production and distribution company. Its headquarters was in Leeds, Yorkshire.
AstraZeneca–is a UK-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company. Established in 1999, its headquarters is in Cambridge. It was formed by the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca. Its 2022 revenue was $44.3 billion, with a net income of $3.2 billion.
Atom Bank plc–is an online bank offering savings, mortgages, and loans. Headquartered in Durham, County Durham; it was founded in 2013 by Anthony Thomson and Mark Mullen.
Auction Technology Group plc–is a company that operates the digital marketplaces the-saleroom.com which presents auctions, and ibidder.com that presents industrial equipment auctions. It also publishes Antiques Trade Gazette in print and online. Auction Technology Group logoIt is headquartered in London. It was founded in 1971 by Ivor Turnball who created the Antiques Trade Gazette. In 2016 it changed its name from ATG Media to Auction Technology Group. In 2022 its revenue was £119 million, with a net income loss of £6 million.
Aunt Bessies–is a producer of frozen food products including Yorkshire puddings, potato products, meal accompaniments, ready meals, vegetables, and desserts. It is based in Hull and Leeds. It was founded in 1995 by the William Jackson Food Group as Tryton Foods before being renamed Aunt Bessies. In 2018 it was acquired by Nomad Foods.
Aura Films–is a film production company. Established in 2011, its headquarters is in Colchester, Essex.
Austin Motor Company–was a manufacturer of automobiles, and wartime manufacturer of aircraft, shells, heavy guns and military vehicles from 1905 to 1952.1936 Austin 20 Mayfair saloon Its headquarters was in Longbridge, Birmingham. In 1952 it merged with Morris Motors to become the British Motor Corporation.
Autotrader Group–is an automotive online marketplace and classified advertising company headquartered in Manchester. It was founded in 1975 by John Madejski, Paul Gibbons, and Peter Taylor as the publisher of the magazine Thames Valley Trader. In 1988 it was rebranded as Auto Trader. The online marketplace was launched in 1996. In 2022 its revenue was £432 million, with a net income of £244 million.
Auto-Sleepers–is a camper van motor homes manufacturer. Auto Sleeper Nuevo RV 2009Established in 1961, its headquarters is in Willersey, Gloucestershire.
AVI Global Trust–is an investment trust headquartered in London. It was founded in 1889 as the Transvaal Mortgage Loan and Finance Company. It was renamed the British Empire Land, Mortgage and Loan Company in 1906, the British Empire Securities and General Trust in 1964, the British Empire Trust in 2015, and then AVI Global Trust in 2019. In 2023 it had £1.2 billion of assets under management.
Aviva–is a British multinational insurance company. Aviva logoIt was established in 2000 when Norwich Union merged with insurer CGU plc, its headquarters is in London.
Avon Technologies–is a company that engineers and manufactures respiratory protection equipment for military, law enforcement, and fire personnel. It is headquartered in Melksham, Wiltshire. It was founded in 1885 to run Avon Mill which produced rubber goods. In 1890 it was relocated to Melksham and renamed The Avon India Rubber Company. In 1933 it was listed on the London Stock Exchange. It was renamed Avon Rubber in 1963, then Avon Protection in 1987 before renaming to Avon Technologies in 2024.
B&M Retail(trading as B&M)–is a variety store chain including B&M Bargains, and B&M Homestore. Established in 1978 as Billington & Mayman, its headquarters are in Speke, Liverpool. B&M store in Kempshott, HampshireIt has 787 stores in the UK as of 2025. Heron Foods is its subsidiary company. It is part of the Jersey-based B&M European Value Retail S.A.
B&Q Ltd–is a company that operates a retail store chain and retail website offering DIY and home improvement products, fitted kitchens and bathrooms, gardening supplies, and plants. It is headquartered in Eastleigh, Hampshire.B&Q logo It is named after its founders Richard Block and David Quayle who started the business in 1969. In 1980 it was acquired by the F. W. Woolworth Company. In 1982 the English subsidiary Woolworths including B&Q was acquired by Paternoster which became Kingfisher plc and remains the owner of B&Q. In 2026 it ran 318 stores.
Babcock International Group plc–is a defence and engineering company headquartered in London. Its contracts include ship building and maintenance for the Royal Navy, and decommissioning nuclear power stations. Babcock logoIt was founded in 1891 as Babcock & Wilcox Ltd by the US company Babcock & Wilcox Company. Initially it was a steam boiler manufacturer but diversified and expanded into ship repair, defence equipment, development of nuclear power stations, materials handling, ship building, and business services. Its helicopter operations were disposed of in the 2020s. In 2026 its revenue was £5.1 billion, with a net income of £210 million.
BAE Systems–is a British multinational defence, security, and aerospace company producing civil and military aircraft, defence electronics, naval vessels, munitions, and land warfare systems.HMS Daring, a Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer built by BAE Systems Established in 1999, its headquarters are in London, and Farnborough, Hampshire. It was formed from the merger of British Aerospace and Marconi Electronic Systems. In 2022 its revenue was £21.2 billion, with a net income of £1.6 billion.
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence–is an international cyber security and cyber intelligence company. Established in 1971, its headquarters is in Guildford, Surrey. It was formally known as Smith Associates, Detica, and BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. Its parent company is BAE Systems.
Baillie Gifford & Co–is an investment management company. Established in 1908, its headquarters is in Edinburgh, Scotland. It manages 9 investment trusts. In 2025 its assets under management were valued at £286.3 billion.
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust–is an investment trust company headquartered in Edinburgh. It was founded in 1972 by F&C Asset Management as the Foreign & Colonial Eurotrust. In 2010 Edinburgh Partners became the managers and renamed it the European Investment Trust. In 2019 Baillie Gifford took over the management and renamed it Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust.
Balfour Beatty plc–is an international infrastructure company providing construction services, support services, and infrastructure investments in the public and private sectors. It is headquartered in London. Balfour Beatty logoIt was founded in 1909 by George Balfour and Andrew Beatty as a tramway constructor. It expanded into electric power infrastructure, tram services, and bus services. The tram and bus operations were divested later. It also built power stations, rail workings, and housing. In 1969 it was acquired by cable manufacturer BICC. Its homes division was sold to Westbury in 1995. BICC divested its cable business and was renamed Balfour Beatty in 2000. It made a number of acquisitions in the UK, US, and Canada. In 2026 it employed 26,000 people.
Ballochney Railway–was a railway company established in 1826 that operated from 1827 to 1848.
Bamforth & Co Ltd–was a film production, and postcards publishing company. Established in 1870 in Holmfirth, Yorkshire, its headquarters was in Leeds, Yorkshire.
Bank of Scotland–is a financial services company providing banking, insurance, and banknote production. Established in 1695, its headquarters is at The Mound, Edinburgh, Scotland.Bank of Scotland headquarters at The Mound, EdinburghIt was previously part of HBOS. Its parent company is Lloyds Banking Group.
Bank of Wales(Welsh: Banc Cymru)–was a commercial bank offering financial services to small and medium-sized businesses in Wales. Headquartered in Cardiff, Wales; it was founded in 1971 by Sir Julian Hodge as Commercial Bank of Wales (Welsh:Banc Masnachol Cymru) . In 1986 it was acquired by Bank of Scotland plc and has ceased trading as a separate entity.
Barclays plc–is a financial services company with five divisions: the UK consumer bank, UK corporate bank, private bank and wealth management, investment bank, and the US consumer bank. Barclays headquarters One Churchill Place, London Headquartered in London; its origins were in a goldsmith banking business in the City of London in which James Barclay became a partner in 1736. In 1896 12 UK banks united as a joint-stock bank under the name Barclays and Co. and over the next decades expanded into a nationwide bank. It has made many acquisitions such as: London, Provincial and South Western Bank in 1918, British Linen Bank in 1919, Mercantile Credit in 1975, The Woolwich in 2000, and the North American operations of Lehmann Brothers in 2008. It has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the New York Stock Exchange. In 2026 Barclays was Europe's fifth largest bank by assets, with $2.078 trillion in assets.
Barratt Redrow (formerly Barratt Developments)–is a residential property development company headquartered in Coalville, North West Leicestershire. It was founded in 1958 by Lawrie Barratt and Lewis Greensit as Greensit Brothers, located in Newcastle upon Tyne. In 1973 it was renamed Barratt Developments.Barratt housing from the 1970s Its acquisitions include Arthur Wardle, Janes, Wilson Bowden, and Oregon Timber Frame. Its brands include Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes, Barratt London, and Wilson Bowden Developments. In 2024 it acquired rival homebuilder Redrow and was renamed Barratt Redrow.
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)–is a public service broadcasting statutory corporation that produces and broadcasts television and radio programming and provides online services.BBC logo Established in 1922, its headquarters is at Broadcasting House, London. It was first formed as the British Broadcasting Company.
BBC Film–is a film production company. Established in 1990, its headquarters is in London. Its parent company is the BBC.
BBC Studios–is a television production and distribution company. Established in 2015, its headquarters is at Television Centre, London.Television Centre at White City, West London - headquarters of the BBC from 1960 to 2013. The complex is now the home of BBC Studios and BBC Studioworks.In 2018 it subsumed BBC Worldwide. Its parent company is the BBC.
BBC Studioworks–is a television studios, post-production, and related services company. Established in 1998, its headquarters is in London. Formerly known as BBC Resources Limited, and BBC Studios and Post Production Limited, its parent company is the BBC.
Beazer Group–was an international house building, construction, and building materials company. It was headquartered in Bath, Somerset. It was founded and owned by the Beazer family for six generations. C.H. Beazer was incorporated in 1956. It was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1973 as C.H. Beazer (Holdings). Its acquisitions included Mortimer & Sons, R.M. Smith, Monsell Youell, Second City Properties, M.P. Kent, Westbrick, F. Pratten and Co Ltd, William Leech, Cohn Communities, French Kier, Gifford Hill, and Koppers. Beazer Europe was floated off and the USA operations became a separate business as Beazer Homes USA. Beazer was acquired by Hanson in 1991 who floated a new Beazer Group consisting solely of the UK house building business in 1994. It acquired Charles Church Developments in 1996. Beazer Group was acquired by Persimmon plc in 2001.
Bedlam Productions–is a film and TV production company. Established in 2009, its headquarters is in London.
Beecham Group–was a manufacturing company producing pharmaceuticals, drinks, toothpaste, and men's grooming products from 1859 to 1989. Its headquarters was in London. In 1989 Beecham Group and SmithKline Beckman merged to form SmithKline Beecham, and in 2000, they merged with GlaxoWellcome to form GlaxoSmithKline.
Beefeater–was a licensed restaurant chain. Established in 1974, its headquarters was in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. Its parent company is Whitbread who, in 2026, announced the closure of all remaining restaurants (including Beefeater, Brewers Fayre and Bar + Block). Many of the restaurants are to be converted into Premier Inn hotel rooms with some becoming internal hotel restaurants.
Bellway plc–is a residential property developer and housebuilder headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne. It was founded in 1946 by John Thomas Bell and his sons as John T. Bell & Sons. In 2022 its revenue was £3.5 billion, with a net income of £242 million.
Bell Pottinger–was a public relations, and advertising company that operated from 1988 to 2017. Its headquarters was in London.
Be Military Fit (also known as BMF)–is a company that runs outdoor group fitness classes across the UK. It was founded in 1999 by Robin Cope, Harry Sowerby, and William Skinner as British Military Fitness. In 2018 it was acquired by NM Capital, and Bear Grylls Ventures and was renamed 'Be Military Fit'.
Bentley–is an automobile manufacturing company producing luxury cars and racing cars. Established in 1919 in London, its headquarters is in Crewe. 2002 Bentley State Limousine owned by the late Queen Elizabeth II Between 1931 and 1970 it was owned by Rolls-Royce. In 1971 it was nationalised as part of Rolls-Royce Motors Limited. From 1980 to 1998 it was owned by Vickers. From 1998 it is owned by Volkswagen.
Beowulf Mining–is a mining company. Established in 1978, it was formerly known as Beowulf Gold.
Berkeley Group Holdings–is a property developer and house building company headquartered in Cobham, Surrey.Berkeley Group headquarters in Cobham, Surrey It was founded by Tony Pidgley and Jim Farrer in Weybridge, Surrey in 1976 as Berkeley Homes. In 2026 its revenue was £2.38 billion, with a net income of £318 million.
bet365–is an online gambling company. Established in 2000, its headquarters is in Stoke-on-Trent.
Betable–is a gambling software, gambling and social gaming company. Established in 2008, its headquarters is in London.
Betfair–is an online gambling company. Established in 2000, its headquarters is in London. It is owned by Flutter Entertainment.
Betfred–is a gambling company. Established in 1967 in Salford, its headquarters is in Warrington.
BetonSports–was an online gambling company. It operated from 1995 to 2006. Its headquarters was in London.
Bettys and Taylors Group Ltd–is a producer of tea, coffee and other products, and operates a small chain of tea rooms. Headquartered in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, it was founded in 1962 when Bettys merged with Taylors of Harrogate. Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms in HarrogateIts brands include Yorkshire Tea, Taylors Coffee, and Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms.
BFCS–was a commercials film production company that operated from 1966 to 2001. Headquartered in London, it was first named Brooks Baker Fulford.
BH Macro–is an investment company focused on the global fixed income and foreign exchange markets. Founded in 2007, it is a feeder fund into a fund managed by Brevan Howard.
BHP–is a multinational mining, metals, and petroleum company that was an Australian-British company until 2022 when it became solely Australian. Established in 1885, its headquarters is in Melbourne, Australia. It was formerly known as BHP Billiton.
Big Yellow Group plc–is a self-storage company that operates storage sites in the UK, 19 of which use the name Armadillo Self Storage. It is headquartered in Bagshot, Surrey. Big Yellow Group logoIt was founded in 1998 by Nicholas Vetch, Philip Burks, and James Gibson. In 2007 it was converted into a real estate investment trust. In 2022 its net income was £697 million.
Biocompatibles–is a pharmaceutical manufacturer. Established in 1984, its headquarters is in Farnham, Surrey. In 2010 it was acquired by BTG plc which was acquired by Boston Scientific in 2019.
Biopharma Credit–is an investment trust company focused on loan stock issued by life science companies. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 2017 and is managed by Pharmakon Advisors.
Bio Products Laboratory–is a pharmaceuticals company producing human blood plasma products. Established in 1954 in Elstree. It was formerly part of the NHS; but is now owned by Permira and the Marcucci family who announced that its operations will be merged with Kedrion.
Birmingham Midshires–was a financial services company providing banking and insurance. It was formerly a building society founded in 1986 by the merger of the Birmingham and Bridgwater Building Society with the Midshires Building Society.Birmingham Midshires logo It has become a brand of Lloyds Banking Group.
Bisichi Mining–is a mining and property corporation. Established in 1910, its headquarters is in London.
Black Horse–is a motor finance company headquartered in London. It was established in 1922 as UDT but since 2001 it is a subsidiary of Lloyds Banking Group.
BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc–is an investment trust focused on European companies. It was founded in 2004 as The Merrill Lynch Greater Europe Investment Trust. It was given its current name in 2008 when BlackRock took over its management.
BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust–is a British investment trust focused on investments in smaller companies. It is headquartered in London. It was established in 1906 as the North British Canadian Investment Company. It is managed by BlackRock. In 2026 the BlackRock Throgmorton Trust was merged into the company.
BlackRock Throgmorton Trust–was an investment trust focused on investing in small and mid-sized companies. It was founded in 1962 as The Throgmorton Trust. In the 1980s it had a subsidiary named Capital for Industry which invested in consumer businesses. From 2008 the trust was managed by BlackRock. In 2026 it was merged into the BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust.
BlackRock World Mining Trust plc–is an investment trust focused on mining and metals. It was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in London. It is managed by BlackRock.
Blakeley's Productions–was a film production company. See Mancunian Films.
Bleep–is an online record store company. Created by Warp Records), it was established in 2004.
Blink–is a media production company creating television programmes and short films as well as content for advertising, and music videos. Blink logosEstablished in 1985, its headquarters is in London.
Bloomsbury Publishing–is a British worldwide publishing house of books, digital content and online resources. It was founded in 1986 by Nigel Newton and is headquartered in Bloomsbury, London.
Bloor Homes–is a house building company headquartered in Measham, Leicestershire. It was founded in 1969 by John Bloor. Its parent company is Bloor Holdings.
Bodycote–is an engineering services company that supplies heat treatments, metal joining, hot isostatic pressing, and coatings services. It is headquartered in Macclesfield, Cheshire. Bodycote logoIt was founded in 1923 by Arthur Bodycote in Hinckley as a textile business named G.R. Bodycote Ltd. In the 1970s it refocused on engineering services. It has 2 business divisions. The Aerospace, Defence & Energy division (ADE) serves the aerospace, defence, power generation, and oil and gas industries. The Automotive & General Industrial division (AGI) serves the automotive, construction, machine building, medical, and transportation industries. In 2022 its revenue was £743 million, with a net income of £74 million.
bolexbrothers–was an animation film production company. Established in 1993, its headquarters was in Bristol.
Bolckow, Vaughan–was a mining, ironmaking, and steel production company that operated from 1840 to 1929. Its headquarters was in Middlesbrough.
Bonmarché–is a company that operates a womenswear store chain, and retail website. It is headquartered in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. It was founded in 1982 by Parkash Singh Chima. It was acquired by the Peacock Group in 2002, then by Sun European Partners in 2012. Bonmarche store in GloucesterIn 2019 it was acquired by Philip Day in 2019 before being put into administration later that year. It is now a subsidiary of Edinburgh Woollen Mill which is owned by Purepay Retail.
Booths–is the trading name of E. H. Booth & Co Ltd, a supermarket retailer.
Boots UK Ltd(trading as Boots)–is a pharmaceutical, and health and beauty products supplier and manufacturer, and provides photography services. It operates a retail stores chain, and a retail website. Boots logoEstablished in 1849, its headquarters is in Nottingham. It was formerly known as Boots the Chemists, and Boots Pure Drugs Company. Since 2023 it is owned by Sycamore Partners and Stefano Pessina and family.
Boots Opticians Ltd–is an optometry company that operates a retail chain of dispensing opticians clinics. The clinics are either company-owned or franchises. It is headquartered in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. It was founded in 1983 and became a subsidiary of Boots in 1987. In 2009 it was merged with Dollond & Aitchison. It is now a subsidiary of Walgreens Boots Alliance. Its acquisitions include Clement Clarke Ltd, and Curry and Paxton Ltd.
Bourne Leisure–is a leisure company that operates caravan parks, holiday camps, and hotels. Established in 1964 in Whitstable, its headquarters is in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.
Bovis Construction–was a construction company headquartered in London. It was founded in 1885 by Charles William Bovis as C.W. Bovis & Co. It was later known as Bovis Holdings and then Bovis Construction. It had a number of retail clients such as Marks & Spencer. In the 1950s it moved into housing through Bovis Homes. In the 1970s it diversified into banking with the acquisition of Twentieth Century Banking. After a banking crisis P&O rescued the company in 1974 and Bovis became a subsidiary of P&O. Bovis Homes was demerged in 1997. In 1999 Bovis Construction was acquired by Lendlease Group and became Bovis Lend Lease until the brand was discontinued.
Bradford & Bingley–was a financial services banking company that operated from 1964 to 2010. Formerly a building society, its headquarters was in Bingley, West Yorkshire. It was formed by the merger of the Bradford Equitable Building Society with the Bingley Permanent Building Society. It was nationalised in 2008, and in 2010 the savings business was subsumed by Santander Group, while the mortgage business was merged with Northern Rock to form UK Asset Resolution.
Brazil Iron–is a metals and mining company. Established in 2000, its headquarters is in London.
Breedon Group–is a construction materials company headquartered in Breedon on the Hill, Leicestershire.Breedon Group logo Its products include: aggregates, asphalt, concrete, contract surfacing and highway maintenance, cement, bitumen, bricks, tiles, and clay products.
BrewDog plc–is a multinational brewery, and pub chain. It produces various types of ales, lagers, and spirits. It is headquartered in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The first BrewDog bar, located in Aberdeen It was founded in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie in Fraserburgh. In 2026 the company's UK and Ireland operations were acquired by Tilray.
Brewers Fayre–is a hospitality company operating a licensed restaurant chain. Established in 1979, its headquarters is in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. Its parent company is Whitbread.
Bridge of Weir Railway–was a railway company established in 1862 that operated from 1864 to 1865.
Bridgepoint Group plc–is a private investment company headquartered in London. It was founded in 1984 as NatWest Equity Partners, a private equity division of NatWest. In 2000 it was the subject of a management buyout and renamed Bridgepoint Capital. It was later renamed Bridgepoint Advisors, and then Bridgepoint Group.Bridge point logo In 2021 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange. In 2025 its assets under management were valued at £38.8 billion.
Bristol Water–is a utility company supplying water. Established in 1846, its headquarters is in Bristol. It was formerly known as the Bristol Waterworks Company. In 2021 it was acquired by Pennon Group.
Britannia Building Society–was a mutual building society providing savings products and mortgages that operated from 1856 to 2009. Its headquarters was in Leek, Staffordshire. It was formed as the Leek and Morlands Permanent Benefit Building Society. Through a series of mergers it later became the Leek and Westbourne, the Westbourne and Eastern Counties, and in 1975 the Britannia Building Society. In 2009 it was merged into The Co-operative Banking Group.
British Aluminium–was an aluminium production company that operated from 1894 to 2007. It was also known as British Alcan Aluminium.
British American Tobacco–is a cigarette and tobacco manufacturing company that previously also operated in retailing, and financial services. Established in 1902, its headquarters is in London. It was formed when the Imperial Tobacco Company and the American Tobacco Company created a joint venture, the British-American Tobacco Company.
British and Colonial Films–was a film production company that operated from 1908 to 1924. Headquartered in London, it was first named British and Colonial Kinematograph Company.
British Biotech–was a biotechnology company producing pharmaceuticals, that operated from 1986 to 2003. Its headquarters was in Oxford. In 2003 it was merged into Ribo Targets and then into Vernalis plc.
British Coal–was a nationalised coal mining corporation that operated from 1946 to 1997. It was formerly known as The National Coal Board. It was privatised and succeeded by UK Coal.British Coal logo
British Energy–was an energy company generating electricity, that operated from 1995 to 2009. Its headquarters was in London. It was acquired and subsumed by Electricite de France (EDF).
British Gas Corporation–was a state owned energy company supplying and distributing gas, that operated from 1972 to 1986. It was formed from the 12 regional gas boards. In 1986 it was privatised to become British Gas plc.
British Gas plc–was an energy company supplying gas, and home services, that operated from 1986 to 1997. It was formed from the privatisation of the British Gas Corporation. In 1997 it was demerged into Centrica, BG Group, and Transco.
British Home Stores (BHS)–was a multinational department store chain offering clothing, homewares, furniture, electronic products, entertainment products, fragrance and beauty products, and groceries. It also had in-store restaurants. It was headquartered in London.British Home Stores logo It was founded in 1928 in Brixton by a group of US entrepreneurs. The store chain was increased and, in 1933, the company was floated on the London Stock Exchange. The expansion increased and there was a joint venture from 1977 with Sainsbury's to create a hypermarket chain called SavaCentre which Sainsbury's bought out in 1989. In 1986 BHS was merged with Habitat and Mothercare to form Storehouse plc. In 2000 it was acquired by Philip Green who took the company private and, in 2009, included it in Arcadia Group. In 2015 BHS was sold to Retail Acquisitions. In 2016 it was put into administration and then liquidated. The non-UK franchise stores were acquired by the Al Mana Group, while the BHS website is owned and operated by Litecraft Group Ltd who use the BHS logo and brandname under license.
British International Investment (formerly CDC Group, Commonwealth Development Corporation, and Colonial Development Corporation)–is a UK government owned development finance company. It is focused on the emerging markets of South Asia and Africa. Founded in 1948; it is headquartered in London.
British Land–is a real estate investment trust active in property development and investment. Established in 1856, its headquarters is in London. It was formed as an offshoot of the National Freehold Land Society. In 2022 its revenue was £430 million, with a net income of £958 million.
British Leyland–was an automobile manufacturing and engineering company that operated from 1965 to 1986. Its headquarters were in Longbridge, Birmingham, and Cowley, Oxfordshire. Also known as BLMC Ltd, it was first established with the merger of Leyland Motors, and British Motor Holdings.It was part nationalised in 1975. 1983 Austin MetroIn 1986 it was renamed as The Rover Group and was privatised as a subsidiary of British Aerospace from 1988 to 1994.
British Nuclear Fuels–was a government owned nuclear energy and nuclear fuel company. It was founded in 1971 from the demerger of the production division of the UK Atomic Energy Authority and operated until 2010. It manufactured nuclear fuel, ran reactors, generated and sold electricity, reprocessed and managed spent fuel, and decommissioned some nuclear power plants.
British Rail–was a government owned railway company that operated from 1948 to 1997. British Rail logoIt was formed from the nationalisation of the Big Four British railway companies and was privatised in stages between 1994 and 1997.
British Steel Limited–is a steel company manufacturing long steel products). Established in 2016, it was formed from the sale of long steel production by Tata Steel Europe to Greybull Capital. In 2020 it was acquired by Jingye Group. In 2026 it was nationalised.
British Steel plc–was a steel production company that operated from 1967 to 1999. Formerly known as the British Steel Corporation, it was formed from the nationalisation of 14 private steel companies. It was privatised in 1988, and in 1999 it was merged with Koninklijke Hoogovens to form Corus Group.
British Sugar plc–is a producer of sugar from sugar beet as well as medicinal cannabis, bioethanol, animal feed, topsoil, and soil conditioners. Headquartered in Peterborough; it is the sole British intermediary and producer of sugar from sugar beet. It was founded in 1936 when the UK government nationalised all of the sugar beet processing industry into the British Sugar Corporation. In 1972 it began selling its sugar products under the name Silver Spoon.Wissington Sugar Factory, Norfolk In 1982 its name was shortened to British Sugar plc, and it was acquired by Beresford International. In 1991 it was sold to Associated British Foods of which it is a subsidiary. It acquired sugar producer Billingtons in 2004.
British Transport Films–was a railway documentary film production company. It operated from 1949 to circa 1986.
British United Provident Association (Bupa)–is a multinational health insurance and healthcare company headquartered in London. It is a private company limited by guarantee. Its healthcare operations include: hospitals (mainly in Spain, Poland, and Chile), outpatient clinics, dental centres, digital services, and aged care facilities. BUPA logo It was founded in 1947 when seventeen British provident associations amalgamated to provide healthcare. Since then it has expanded internationally with many acquisitions. In 2021 its revenue was £12.9 billion, with a net income of £423 million.
Britvic–is a producer of soft drinks that is headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. It has over 40 brands including: Robinsons, MiWadi, Tango, Club, Purdey's, R. White's Lemonade, Cidona, J2O, and Teisseire. It is also the UK franchise holder and licensed bottler for PepsiCo drinks. Cans of soft drinks Tango Apple and Tango Orange produced by Britvic It was founded in 1845 in Chelmsford as the British Vitamin Products Company. In 1938 it began producing fruit juices and in 1949 marketed them under the Britvic name. The company itself was renamed Britvik in 1971. In 1986 it was merged with Canada Dry Rawlings. It was acquired by Carlsberg Group in 2024. Carlsberg's UK operations were merged with Britvic plc, forming Carlsberg Britvic in 2025, with Britvic Ltd being a wholly owned subsidiary of the new company.
Brompton Bicycle Limited–is a manufacturer of folding bicycles based in Greenford, London. It was founded in 1976 by Andrew Ritchie.Founder Andrew Ritchie with a folded Brompton bicycle Brompton is the largest volume bicycle maker in the UK with approximately 50,000 bicycles made each year.
Brooke Cars–is a manufacturer of sports cars. Established in 2002, its headquarters is in Honiton, Devon.
Brooke Marine–was a ship building company, including civilian, commercial, and warships. It operated from 1874 to 1992. It was also an automobile manufacturer from 1901 to 1913, and a car engines manufacturer until 1938. Headquartered in Lowestoft, Suffolk, it was also known as JW Brooke & Co, and Brooke Yachts.
Brora distillery–is a producer of Scottish whisky based in Brora, Scotland. It was founded in 1819 by the Marquess of Stafford as Clynelish until the Clynelish distillery opened in 1968 when it was renamed Brora distillery.Brora Distillery In 1983 production ended until 2021 when it was reactivated. It is owned by Diageo.
Broseley Estates Ltd–was a house building company headquartered in Leigh, Lancashire. It was founded in 1953 by Daniel Horrocks. In 1960 it was re-formed as the Broseley Investment Company. It expanded until in the early 1980s it was the UK's fourth largest housebuilder. In 1986 its majority owner Guardian Royal Exchange kept the commercial property operation but sold Broseley Estates to Trafalgar House where it became part of Ideal Homes.
Brothers Drinks Company Ltd–is a producer of fruit ciders and a bottling company. It is headquartered in Shepton Mallet, Somerset.Brothers Bar at Glastonbury Festival in 2008 It was founded in 1992 by four Showering brothers whose father invented Babycham. In 2021 the Babycham brand was acquired for the company.
Brown Lloyd James–was a UK public relations company. It's UK operations went into liquidation in 2024 while the US and Qatar divisions continue as Brown Lloyd James Worldwide.
Brunner Investment Trust–is an investment trust company focused on global equities. It was founded in 1927 by the Brunner family from the proceeds of disposing of the family interest in Brunner Mond & Co which was the largest of the four companies amalgamated to form Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI). Headquartered in London; it is managed by Allianz Global Investors.
Bryanston Films (UK)–was a film production company that operated from 1959 to 1963.
BT Group–is a British multinational telecommunications company providing fixed line telephony, mobile telephony, broadband internet, and digital television. Established in 1969 as a public corporation, it was privatised in 1984. Its headquarters is in London. Formerly known as Post Office Telecommunications, British Telecom, and then trading as BT, it has 7 divisions and 3 subsidiaries. In 2022 its revenue was £20.8 billion, with a net income of £1.2 billion.
Buckinghamshire Building Society–is a building society offering mortgages and savings. It is based in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. It was founded in 1907 as the Chalfont & District Permanent Building Society. In 1961 it was renamed the Buckinghamshire Building Society.
Buckinghamshire Railway–was a railway company established in 1847 that operated from 1847 to 1879.
Budgen Stores Ltd(trading as Budgens)–is a company that operates a retail chain of franchise convenience stores. It is headquartered in Harefield, London. It was founded in 1872 by John Budgen. Formerly trading as Budgen, it was renamed Budgens circa 1990. In 2002 it was acquired by Musgrave. In 2015 it was acquired by Booker Group which is now owned by Tesco plc.
Bulb Energy–is an energy company supplying electricity and gas. Established in 2013, its headquarters is in London. It was formerly known as Regent Power, and Hanbury Energy. In 2022 it was acquired by Octopus Energy.
Bullo Pill Railway–was a railway company established in 1809 that operated from 1810 to 1826.
Bunzl plc–is a British multinational distribution and outsourcing company headquartered in London. It was established in 1940 in London by the Bunzl family as Tissue Papers Ltd. At first it manufactured cigarette filters, crepe, and tissue paper. It later produced fibres, pulp, paper, building materials, and plastics before it was restructured as a distribution company. In 2022 it had a revenue of £12 billion, with a net income of £474 million.
BUPA–is a multinational health insurance and healthcare company. See British United Provident Association Ltd.
Burberry Group plc–is a luxury fashion manufacturer and retailer. Founded in 1856 in Basingstoke, it is now headquartered in London. In 2022 its revenue was £2.8 billion, with a net income of £397 million.
Burton's Biscuit Company–is a biscuit and savoury snack manufacturer. It was founded in 1935 by Joseph Burton; previously the first Burton's Biscuits were baked for sale by his grandfather George Burton in Liverpool. Headquartered in St Albans, it has had a number of different owners and in June 2021 it was bought by Ferrero SpA.
Bushey Studios–was a film studio that operated from 1913 to 1985. Its headquarters was in Bushey, Hertfordshire.
Business Stream–is a utility company supplying water, and sewage disposal for non-domestic sites. Established in 2006, its headquarters is in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its parent company is Scottish Water.
Butlins–is a leisure company that operates holiday camps and hotels. Established in 1936, its headquarters is in Hemel Hempstead. Since 2022 it is owned and run by Butlins Skyline Ltd which is owned by The Harris Family Trust.
Bytes Technology Group–is a re-seller of computer software. It is headquartered in Leatherhead, Surrey. It was founded in 1982 in a shop in Epsom. In 1998 it was acquired by Allied Electronics Corporation (Altron). In 2020 it was demerged from Altron and floated on the London Stock Exchange. In 2022 its revenue was £447 million, with net income of £32 million.
Cadbury - formerly named "Cadburys" and "Cadbury Schweppes " is a British multinational confectionery company. It was established in 1824 by John Cadbury in Birmingham. Its headquarters are now in Uxbridge, London. Cadbury merged with J. S. Fry & Sons in 1919, and with Schweppes in 1969 to form Cadbury Schweppes until Schweppes was demerged in 2008. Cadbury was bought by Kraft Foods Inc. in 2010, and is now a brand of Mondelez International.
Caffè Nero–is a company that operates a multinational coffeehouse chain and has its own roastery. It is headquartered in London. It was founded in 1997 by Gerry Ford who remains the owner. In 2001 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange before going private again in 2007. Its subsidiaries are Harris + Hoole, Coffee#1, and Aroma Coffee.
Caffia Coffee Group–is a supplier of coffee machines and coffee products to the workplaces and restaurants market. It is a family-run business headquartered in Falkirk, Scotland. It was founded in 1985 as Lomond Coffee Services. In 2013 it was renamed Caffia Coffee Group.
cahoot–is a financial services company providing online banking. Established in 2000, its headquarters is in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Formerly part of Abbey National, it is now part of Santander UK.
Cake Box–is a bakery chain that sells vegetarian and egg-free cakes. It was established in 2008 in London.
Cake Entertainment–is a TV series production and distribution company. Established in 2002, its headquarters is in London.
Cala Group (Holdings) Limited–is a house building company. It was founded in 1875 as the City of Aberdeen Land Association. In 2014 it acquired Banner Homes. In 2018 it was acquired by Legal & General. In 2022 its revenue was £1.2 billion, with a net income of £93 million.
Caledonia Investments plc–is an investment trust headquartered in London. It originated in 1928 as The Foreign Railways Investment Trust Ltd. The Cayzer family acquired it in 1951 to hold their business interests, and it was renamed Caledonia Investments. In 2003 it was converted into an investment trust company.
Caledonian Railway–was a railway company established in 1845 that operated from 1847 to 1923.
Cambrian Railways–was a railway company established in 1864 that operated from 1864 to 1922.
Cambridge & Counties Bank–is a bank offering property finance, asset finance, specialist car finance, and savings accounts for small to medium-sized businesses and credit unions. Headquartered in Leicester, Leicestershire; it was founded in 2012. It is owned by Trinity Hall and Cambridgeshire Local Government Pension Scheme.
Camelot Group–was a lottery company that operated from 1994 to 2024. It was headquartered in Watford.
Cannock Mineral Railway–was a railway company established in 1855 that operated from 1859 to 1869.
Caparo Vehicle Technologies–was an automotive and aerospace design and engineering and sports car production company. It operated from 2006 to 2019.
Capita–is an international business process outsourcing and professional services company fulfilling contracts from central government, local government, and the private sector. Headquartered in London it was founded in 1984 as a division of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. In 1987 it was the subject of a management buyout and in 1991 it was listed on the London Stock Exchange. It operates in defence, education, health, financial services, retail, telecommunications and media, utilities, investment, consultancy and administration.
Capital Gearing Trust plc–is an investment trust established in 1973. Since 1982 it has been managed by Capitol Gearing Asset Management, an employee ownership trust.
Capitol Films–was a film production and distribution company that operated from 1989 to 2013.
Card Factory–is a company that operates a retail store chain and retail websites offering greetings cards, calendars, and small gifts. It also produces cards and calendars. It is headquartered in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. It was founded in 1997 by Dean and Janet Hoyle. In 2010 it was acquired by Charterhouse Capital Partners, and in 2014 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange.
Cardiff Railway–was a docks and railway company established in 1897 that operated from 1897 to 1923.
Carillion–was a British multinational construction, civil engineering, and facilities management company headquartered in Wolverhampton. It was founded in 1999 by a demerger from Tarmac of its construction and professional services businesses. Through a number of acquisitions it became the second largest construction company in the UK. After experiencing severe financial difficulties it was liquidated in 2018.
Carpetright–is a multinational company that operates a retail store chain and retail website offering carpets, other floor coverings, beds, mattresses, curtains, blinds, and artificial grass. It is headquartered in Purfleet, Essex. It was founded in 1988 by Philip Harris, Baron Harris of Peckham. In 1993 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange. In 2019/2020 it was acquired by Meditor, and returned to private ownership. Its acquisitions include: Mays World of Carpets, Storey Carpets, and Sleepright UK.
Cater Allen–is a financial services company providing private banking. Established in 1816, its headquarters is in London. Its parent company is Santander Group.
Caterham Cars–is an automobile company manufacturing sports cars and F1 cars. Established in 1973 at Caterham, Surrey, its headquarters is in Crawley, Sussex. It has also traded as Seven Cars Limited. In 2021 it was acquired by VT Holdings.
Catford Studios–was a film studio that operated from 1914 to 1921. Located in Catford, London, it was also known as Windsor Studios.
Cathcart District Railway–was a railway company established in 1880 that operated from 1886 to 1923.
CDC Group (Commonwealth Development Corporation)–is the former name of British International Investment which is a UK government owned emerging markets development finance company.
Celltech–was a biotechnology company that operated from 1980 to 2004. Its headquarters was in Slough. In 1999 it was acquired by Chiroscience to briefly become Celltech Chiroscience. Celltech was acquired by UCB in 2004.
Central Electricity Generating Board–was an electricity generation and transmission company that operated from 1957 to 2001. It began as a government owned body until it was privatised in the 1990s. Its headquarters was in London.
Centrica–is a multinational energy company supplying electric and gas, as well as a services company. Established in 1997, its headquarters is in Windsor, Berkshire. It was formed when British Gas plc was split into Centrica, BG Group, and Transco. Its trading names include British Gas, Scottish Gas, Bord Gais Energy, and Phoenix Gas. In 2022 its revenue was £33.6 billion, with a net income loss of £636 million.
Century 21 Productions - was a television and film production company. See AP Films.
CeX (Complete Entertainment eXchange; trading as CeX Entertainment Exchange)–is a multinational second hand retail store chain and retail website buying and selling technology, computer goods, video games, dvds, cds, and providing technology repair. It is headquartered in Watford, Hertfordshire. It was founded in 1992 in London as 'Computer Exchange'. The store chain is a mixture of franchises and centrally owned stores. In 2013 CeX Group founded 'Designer Exchange' as a second hand store chain buying and selling items such as luxury leather goods, jewellery, and handbags.
Channel Four Television Corporation–is a UK government owned public service broadcaster and media company that owns and operates six television channels, a television streaming service, and Film4 Productions - its film development and financing unit. Its television channels are: Channel 4, E4, E4 Extra, More4, Film4 and 4seven. The Corporation receives no public funding and is financed entirely by its commercial activities - mainly advertising. It is headquartered at the Majestic, Leeds. It was preceded by the Channel Four Television Company which was established in 1980 as a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority with Channel 4 launching on 2 November 1982. It's remit required the provision of programming for minority groups and in its first years it also provided programmes on contemporary art as well as more mainstream programming. The 1990 Broadcasting Act abolished the IBA and established the Channel Four Television Corporation which became operational in 1993 to own and operate the channel with greater autonomy. It went on to expand its other operations with five extra channels, a streaming service, and a film development and finance unit. From 1982 to 2024 its broadcasting licence required it to be a 'publisher broadcaster' with all of its programming commissioned or bought from independent companies. The 2024 Media Act permits Channel 4 to produce its own programming for the first time although 35% must be made by independent companies. Channel 4 Television Corporation announced that it would set up a separate television production company. It also committed to sourcing at least 50% of its programming outside London. Its transmission and playout operations are outsourced to Red Bee Media.
Channel 5 Broadcasting–is a media company that owns and operates the television channels 5, 5Action, 5Select, 5Star, and 5USA as well as a streaming service. It is headquartered in London. It was founded as a consortium of four investors: Pearson, United News and Media, CLT-Ufa and Warburg Pincus which in 1995 was awarded the licence to run Channel 5. It was incorporated in 1996. It's remit required 50% of its programming to be original and a quota was set for public service content. The company had to retune the UK's video recorders to avoid interference on the same frequencies allocated to Channel 5. On 30 March 1997 Channel 5 was launched. In 2005 RTL became sole owner until 2010 when it sold the company to Northern & Shell. In 2014 it was acquired by Viacom which became part of Paramount Skydance in 2022 with Channel 5 Broadcasting as a subsidiary of its UK and Australia division Paramount Networks UK & Australia. Channel 5 has been rebranded as 5.
Charge Automotive–was the former name of electric vehicle manufacturing company Arrival.
Charles Church Developments–is an upmarket house building company headquartered in York, North Yorkshire. It was founded in 1965 by Charles JG Church as Burke and Church. In 1972 it was renamed Charles Church Developments. It acquired County Homes in 1987. In 1996 it was acquired by Beazer Group plc. In 2001 Beazer was acquired by Persimmon plc which retained Charles Church Developments as a subsidiary.
Charles Urban Trading Company–was a film production company that operated from 1903 to 1914/1918. Its headquarters was in London.
Chemring Group plc–is a manufacturer of advanced technology products for the aerospace, defence, and security markets. It is headquartered in Romsey, Hampshire. It was founded in 1905 as The British, Foreign & Colonial Automatic Light Controlling Company which manufactured timers for gas street lightings. In 1974 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange. It has made a number of acquisitions in the UK, US, and continental Europe. Its subsidiaries include Roke Manor Research. In 2022 its revenue was £442 million, with a net income of £47 million.
Chesnara–is a life assurance and pensions company headquartered in Preston. It was founded in 2004 from the demerger of the life assurance business of Countrywide. Its acquisitions include: City of Westminster Assurance, Save & Prosper, Robein Leven, the UK bonds and pension business of Canada Life and HSBC Life (UK).
Chester Waterworks Company–was a utility company supplying water that operated from 1838 to 1997. Headquartered in Chester, it was formerly known as the City of Chester Waterworks Company. In 1997 it became part of Dee Valley Water.
Child & Co.–was a financial services company providing private banking and wealth management. Formerly a goldsmiths, it was established in 1664 and was the oldest bank in the U.K. Headquartered in London, it became a brand of the Royal Bank of Scotland until 2022.
Children's Film Unit–was a film production company that operated from 1981 to 2011.
Chime Communications Limited–is a marketing services company. Established in 1989, its headquarters is in London.
Chiroscience–was a biotechnology company that operated from 1991 to 1999. In 1996 it was merged with Darwin Molecular Corporation. In 1999 it was acquired by Celltech who, in 2004, were acquired by UCB.
C. Hoare & Co(also known as Hoares)–is a private bank offering mortgages, savings, and loans to mainly high-net-worth clients. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 1672 by Sir Richard Hoare and is still owned by his descendants.
Chorion–was a media, film and TV production and distribution company. It operated from 1998 to 2012.
Chorley and District Building Society(trading as Chorley Building Society)–is a building society offering mortgages, savings, and insurance. It is headquartered in Chorley, Lancashire. It was founded in 1859 as The Chorley Permanent Benefit Building Society and was incorporated in 1874.
Churchill Mining–is a coal mining company. Established in 2005, its headquarters is in London.
Cineguild Productions–was a film production company that operated from 1944 to 1951.
Cineworld–is an international cinema chain company. Established in 1995, its headquarters is in London. In 2022 its revenue was £1.8 billion, with a net income loss of £565 million.
Cirkle–is a public relations company. Established in 1986, its headquarters is in Beaconsfield. In 2022 it was acquired by Accordience.
CiteAb–is a biotechnology and life sciences data company that provides a search engine for research antibodies. Established in 2014, its headquarters is in Bath, Somerset.
City of London Investment Trust plc–is an investment trust focused on UK equities. Headquartered in London, it is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and the New Zealand Stock Exchange. It was founded in 1861 as the City of London Brewery Company Ltd in order to acquire Calverts (a brewery in the City of London). In 1932 it was renamed The City of London Brewery and Investment Trust Ltd to reflect that parts of the business had been sold and the proceeds invested in securities. In 1968 the remnants of the brewery business were sold in order to focus solely on investment. It is managed by Janus Henderson.
Clarks–is an international shoe manufacturer and retailer. It operates a multinational shoe store chain that is a mixture of company owned stores and franchises, as well as a retail website. It is headquartered in Street, Somerset. It was founded in 1825-1828 by brothers Cyrus and James Clark. Later in the 19th century the shoe making process was automated. Also, the business funded a number of social initiatives in Street such as a school, theatre, library, swimming pool, and town hall. In 1903 it was incorporated. In 1937 it acquired the Abbotts store chain and used the retail brand name 'Peter Lord'. In the 1970s it acquired 'Ravel, Pint and Mondaine' and 'K shoes'. The Clark family ran the company until 1993, and owned it until 2020 when LionRock Capital took overall control. In 2021 Viva China Holdings (renamed Viva Goods Co. Ltd) took control of LionRock Capital including Clarks.
Clarkson plc–is a provider of shipping services including shipbroking, finance, support, and research. It is headquartered in London. It was founded in 1852 by Horace Anderton Clarkson. In 2022 its revenue was £603 million, with a net income of £79 million.
Clearwater Features–was a film and TV production company that operated from 1979 to 1990. Its headquarters was in London.
Clerical Medical–is a financial services company providing life insurance, pensions, and investment. Established in 1824, its headquarters is in London. It was formerly known as the Medical, Clerical and General Life Assurance Society. Its parent company is Lloyds Banking Group.
Clinton Cards Ltd (trading as Clintons)–is a company that operates a retail store chain and retail website offering greetings cards, soft toys, and small gifts. It also produces cards and other items. It is headquartered in Loughton, Essex. It was founded in 1968 by Don Lewin. In 1988 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange. In 2004 it acquired Birthdays Ltd. In 2012 it went private again and from 2012 to 2018 it was owned by American Greetings; from 2018 to 2019 by the Weiss family; and from 2019 by Esquire Retail Ltd.
Close Brothers Group plc–is a merchant banking company that provides lending, takes deposits, manages wealth, and trades in securities. It is headquartered in London. It was founded in 1878 by William Brooks Close and his brothers Fred and James Close in Sioux City, Iowa, US. In 2022 its revenue was £936 million, with a net income of £165 million.
Cloud Eight Films–is a film and television production company. Established in 2009, its headquarters is in London.
Clydesdale Bank–is a retail and commercial bank based in Scotland that was established in 1838 in Glasgow. Since 2018 it is part of Virgin Money UK and mainly trades as Virgin Money.
Coalite Company–was a coke, petrol, and oils production company that operated from 1917 to 2004. Established in London, its headquarters was in Bolsover. It was also known as The Coalite Chemicals Company.
Coats Group–is a British multinational consumer and intermediate goods company. Its products include: apparel, accessory, and footwear threads, structural components for footwear and accessories, fabrics, yarns, and software applications. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 1755 as a loom equipment and silk thread business.
Cocoa Mountain–is a producer of chocolate confectionery. It also operates two cafes. Headquartered in Durness, Scotland; it was founded in 2006 by James Findlay and Paul Maden.
Codex Pictures–was a film production company that operated from 2008 to 2013. Its headquarters was in London.
Colne Valley Water–was a utility company supplying water. It operated from 1873 to 1994. In 1994 it was merged into Three Valleys Water.
Comben Homes–was a house building company. It was founded in 1907 by James White Comben and William Henry Wakeling as Comben & Wakeling. In 1972 it acquired Ryedale Homes and was renamed Comben Group, trading as Comben Homes. In 1984 it was acquired by Trafalgar House and became part of its Ideal Homes house building operation.
Compass Group–is a British multinational contract food service, cleaning, and facilities management company. Established in 1941, its headquarters is in Chertsey. It was formerly known as Factory Canteens Limited, and Bateman Catering. In 2022 its revenue was £25.1 billion, with a net income of £1.1 billion.
Computacenter plc–is a multinational provider of computer services to the public-sector and private-sector. It is involved in the supply, implementation, support, and management of information technology systems. It is headquartered in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. It was founded in 1981 by Philip Hulme and Peter Ogden. In 2022 its revenue was £6.4 billion, with a net income of £184 million.
Computer Film Company–was a film visual effects company. Established in 1986, its headquarters was in London. In 1997 it was merged with Framestore.
Consolidated Gold Fields–was a gold mining company that operated from 1887 to 1988. Headquartered in London, it was acquired by Hanson.
Convatec–is a medical devices company. Established in 1978, its headquarters is in Reading, Berkshire. It was formerly a division of E.R. Squibb & Sons, Inc. In 2022 its revenue was $2 billion, with a net income of $62 million.
Co-op Funeralcare–is the trading name of Funeral Services Ltd, a provider of funeral services.
The Co-operative Bank plc–is a financial services company offering banking services. Established in 1872, its headquarters is in Manchester. It was first formed as the Loan and Deposit Department of the Co-operative Wholesale Society. In 2009, it merged with the Britannia Building Society. In 2018, it had an operating income of £369 million. It is owned by The Co-operative Bank Holdings Ltd.
The Co-operative Group–trading as Co-op is a consumers' co-operative retail group offering food, e-pharmacy, insurance services, legal services, funeral care, and land and property management. Established in 1844, its headquarters is One Angel Square, Manchester. First established as the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers, in 1872 it became The Co-operative Wholesale Society. In 2020 its revenue was £11.5 billion, with a net income of £77 million.
Co-operative Retail Trading Group–was the central buying group for co-operative retail societies in the United Kingdom. It operated from 1993 to 2015 when it was succeeded by Federal Retail Trading Services. Headquartered in Manchester, it was managed by The Co-operative Group.
Co-op Wholesale–is a retail and wholesale co-operative grocery company that runs the Co-op Food and Nisa branded franchises. Established in 1977 as Northern Independent Supermarkets Association, it was later named Nisa-Today, then Nisa Retail Limited and finally Co-op Wholesale. It is headquartered in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. Its parent company is The Co-operative Group.
Cooper Car Company–is a manufacturer of racing cars, and sports cars. Established in 1947, its headquarters is in Surbiton, Surrey.
COPA90–is a football media company. Headquartered in London, it was founded in 2012. It was previously named Bigballs Media.
Coral–is a gambling company. Established in 1926, its headquarters is in London. It is owned by Entain plc.
Corbyn, Stacey & Company–was a pharmaceuticals, and retail chemists company that operated from 1726 to 1927. It was headquartered in London.
Costain Group–is a construction and engineering company headquartered in London. It has two divisions: Natural Resources (infrastructure for the water, energy, defence, and nuclear energy sectors) and Transportation (infrastructure for the road, rail, and integrated transport sectors). It was founded in 1865 by Richard Costain and Richard Kneen as a builders business. In the 20th century into the 21st it moved from house building and mining to civil engineering, and commercial construction.
Countryside Partnerships plc–is a house building company headquartered in Brentwood, Essex. It was founded in 1958. In 2014 it was merged with Millgate. In 2022 its name was changed from Countryside Properties to Countryside Partnerships. In June 2022 it was acquired by Inclusive Capital Partners (In-Cap), and then in November it was acquired by Vistry Group plc.
Countrywide–is an estate agency company with over 600 estate agency or letting offices operating under more than fifty brands. Headquartered in Chelmsford; it was founded in 1986 as Hambro Countrywide. In 1988 it expanded into life assurance. In 1998 it was demerged from Hambro and renamed Countrywide Assured. In 2004 its life assurance business was demerged as Chesnara and it was renamed Countrywide. In 2021 it was acquired by Connells Group which is a subsidiary of Skipton Building Society.
Coutts & Company–is a financial services company offering private banking and wealth management. Established in 1692, its headquarters is in London. Its parent company is NatWest Holdings which is owned by the NatWest Group. In 2018 its revenue was £681 million, with a net income of £268 million.
Coventry Building Society–is a building society offering mortgages, savings, and banking. It is headquartered in Coventry, West Midlands. It was founded in 1884 by Thomas Mason Daffern and became the Coventry Permanent Economic Building Society. It was later renamed the 'Coventry Economic' and then the 'Coventry Building Society'. Its acquisitions include: the Coventry & District Permanent Money Society in 1970, the Stourbridge, Lye & District Permanent Building Society in 1976, the Coventry Provident Building Society in 1983, and the Stroud & Swindon Building Society in 2010.
Cow & Gate–was a manufacturer of dairy products, and babyfood. Established in 1882, its headquarters was in Guildford, Surrey. It was formerly known as West Surrey Dairy, and West Surrey Central Dairy Company Limited. In 1959 it merged with United Dairies to form Unigate which became Uniq plc and was acquired by Greencore. The Cow & Gate brand continues as a specialist baby food brand, owned by Danone.
Cranswick plc–is a food producer and supplier of mainly meat products. It is headquartered in Hull. It was founded in 1974 by a number of Yorkshire farmers as a pig feed producer named Cranswick Mill. Diversifying into food production, it now breeds and rears pigs for its products. Its brands include Bodega, Weight Watchers, Woodall's, Simply Sausages, Red Lion Foods, and The Black Farmer. In 2022 its revenue was £2 billion, with a net income of £103 million.
Crest Nicholson plc–is a house building company headquartered in Weybridge, Surrey. It was founded in 1963 by Bryan Skinner as Crest Homes. A number of unrelated acquisitions included the yacht maker Camper & Nicholsons leading to the renaming as Crest Nicholson. In 2022 its revenue was £913 million, with a net income of £26 million.
Crieff Junction Railway–was a railway company established in 1853 that operated from 1856 to 1865.
Croda International plc–is a chemicals company that produces consumer and industrial products. Established in 1925, its headquarters is in Snaith, East Riding of Yorkshire. In 2022 its revenue was £2 billion, with a net income of £653 million.
Crookes Healthcare–is a manufacturer of healthcare products and pharmaceuticals. Established in 1918 in London, its headquarters is in Lenton, Nottingham. It was formerly known as Crookes Collosols, and The Crookes Laboratories. In 1960 it was acquired by Arthur Guinness Son and Company, then in 1971 it was acquired by Boots, and, in 2006, it was acquired by Reckitt Benckiser.
Crosby Homes–was a house building company headquartered in Solihull, West Midlands. It was founded in the mid 1920s by James Crosby. In 1986 the Crosby family accepted a management buyout. In 1991 it was acquired by Berkeley Group Holdings who, in 2003, sold it to its management. In 2005 it was acquired by Lendlease and renamed Crosby Lend Lease.
Crosslé Car Company–is a racing car manufacturing company. Established in 1957, its headquarters is in Holywood, Northern Ireland.
Crown Film Unit–was a government-owned film production company that operated from 1940 to 1952. It was formerly the GPO Film Unit.
Cumberland Building Society(trading as The Cumberland)–is a building society offering mortgages, savings, banking, investments, and insurance. It is headquartered in Carlisle, Cumbria. It was founded in 1850 as a freehold land society named the Cumberland Co-operative Land and Benefit Building Society. Its subsidiaries include: Cumberland Estate Agents, and Borderway Finance.
Currys plc–is a multinational electrical and telecommunications retail and services company. It was established in 2014 by the merger of Dixons Retail and Carphone Warehouse Group to form Dixons Carphone. Its headquarters is in London. In 2021 it was renamed Currys plc and the Currys brand also replaced the PC World, Team Knowhow and Carphone Warehouse brands. In 2022 its revenue was £10.1 billion, with a net income of £222 million.
Curzon Cinemas–is a cinema chain, film distributor, and video on demand company. It was established in 1934. In 2019 it was acquired by Cohen Media Group. Its subsidiary is Curzon Film.
CVS Group–is a veterinary services company headquartered in Diss. It was founded in 1999. Since 2020 it is the largest veterinary business in the UK.
Darktrace plc–is a cybersecurity company headquartered in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire and San Francisco US. It was founded through cooperation between British intelligence agencies and Invoke Capital (owned by Mike Lynch). In 2022 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange. Its revenue for 2022 was $415 million, with a net income of $1.5 million.
Davrian Developments–was an automobile manufacturing company that operated from 1967 to 1983. It was headquartered in Clapham, London, then Tregaron, Wales, and then Lampeter, Wales.
DB Cargo UK (formerly 'DB Schenker Rail UK' and 'English, Welsh & Scottish Railway')–is a rail freight company owned by Deutsche Bahn. Established in 1995, it is headquartered in Doncaster.
Dearne Valley Railway–was a railway company established in 1897 that operated from 1902 to 1922.
Debenhams plc–was a company that operated a department store chain offering clothing, beauty products, household items, furniture, and formerly food. It also had instore restaurants, provided store card and credit card services, offered insurance products, and had a retail website. It was headquartered in London. It was founded in 1778 by William Clark as a London draper's store. In 1813 William Debenham became a partner and it was renamed 'Clark & Debenham'. Its product range was expanded and new shops opened. It was renamed: 'Debenham, Pooley & Smith', then 'Debenham, Son & Freebody' in the 1850s, then 'Debenham & Hewitt' in 1876. In 1905 it was incorporated as Debenhams Ltd. In 1927 it acquired the Drapery Trust, and in 1928 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange. By 1948 it had become the biggest department store chain in the UK. In 1986 it was acquired by the Burton Group. In 1998 it was demerged from the Burton Group, and in 2003 was acquired by Baroness Retail Ltd which was a consortium of investment companies and Debenhams management. In 2020 it went into administration and then liquidation so that it was defunct in 2021. In 2021 Boohoo acquired the Debenhams brand and website but not the stores. The franchised store chain of Debenhams in the Middle East which is owned by Alshaya Group is still trading.
Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc–is a pharmaceutical company that develops and markets veterinary medicine products. It is headquartered in Northwich, Cheshire. It was founded in 1997 by a management buy-out from Lloyds Chemists. In 2023 it was acquired by EQT AB. In 2022 its revenue was £681 million, with a net income of £58 million.
Deloitte–is a multinational professional services network. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 1845.
Derwent Cumberland Pencil Company–was a pencil making company based in Keswick, Cumbria. It was founded in 1832 as Banks, Son & Co and renamed the Cumberland Pencil Company in 1916. In 1980 it was acquired by Rexel (now ACCO Brands) to become one of their brands. It produces pencils, paints, pastels, pens, and other art accessories.
Derwent London plc–is a property investment and development company headquartered in London. It was established in 1984 by John Burns using Derwent Valley Holdings as a shell company. In 2007 it was merged with London Merchant Securities plc to form Derwent London. In 2022 its revenue was £248 million, with a net income loss of £280 million.
Devon Valley Railway–was a railway company established in 1858 that operated from 1863 to 1875.
DFS Furniture plc–is a company that operates a multinational furniture retail store chain and retail website, and is also a furniture manufacturer. It is headquartered in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. In 1969 Graham Kirkham founded Northern Upholstery. In 1983 Kirkham purchased DFS Furniture ltd which had been founded by the Hardy family, and renamed Northern Upholstery as 'DFS'. In 1993 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange before going private again in 2004. In 2010 it was acquired by Advent International. In 2015 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange again. Its acquisitions include: Sofa Workshop, Dwell, and Sofology.
Dial-a-Phone–was a mobile phone retail company that operated from 1995 to 2014. Its headquarters was in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.
Didcot, Newbury and Southampton Railway (formerly the 'Didcot, Newbury and Southampton Junction Railway')–was a railway company established in 1873 that operated from 1882 to 1923.
Diploma plc–is a distributor of specialised technical products and services in the sectors of controls, seals, and life sciences. It is headquartered in London. It was founded in 1931 and was a distributor of electronic components, building products, and special steels. In 2022 its revenue was £1 billion, with a net income of £95 million.
DiscoverIE Group plc - is an international designer and manufacturer of specialised electronic components for industrial use. It is headquartered in Guildford, Surrey. It was founded in 1986 by John Curry as Acal plc. In 2017 it was renamed discoverIE Group (short for discover Innovative Electronics). Its acquisitions include: BFI Opticals, Myrra Group, Trafo Holdings SA, and Foss As Fiberoptisk Systemsalg. In 2022 its revenue was £379 million, with a net income of £25 million.
DNA Bioscience–was a biotechnology company offering a DNA paternity testing service. It operated from 2003 to 2005.
DNA Films–is a film and television production company headquartered in London. It was founded in 1997 by Andrew Macdonald and Duncan Kenworthy. The television division with Walt Disney Television is named DNA TV Limited.
DNEG–is a film visual effects, animation, and stereo conversion company. Established in 1998, its headquarters is in London. It was formerly known as Double Negative.
Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd–is a company that operates a chain of garden centres, a number of which also include an in-store restaurant, and food hall. It also operates several tourist attractions such as Anker Wood. Headquartered in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland; it was founded in 1865 by James Dobbie as a seeds business. In 1997 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange. In 2007 it was acquired by Tesco plc who, in 2016, sold it to an investors group led by Midlothian Capital Partners, and Hattington Capital.
Dolomite Bio–is a biotechnology company that creates products for high throughput single cell research. Established in 2016, its headquarters is in Royston, Hertfordshire. It is part of Blacktrace Holdings Ltd.
Domino's Pizza Group plc–is a UK based master franchise of international pizza delivery chain Domino's. Headquartered in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, it was founded in 1985. In 2011 it acquired a majority stake in the master franchise for Domino's in Germany. In 2012 it acquired Domino's Pizza Switzerland AG but sold it in 2021. In 2022 its revenue was £600 million, with a net income of £81 million.
Dornoch Light Railway–was a railway company established in 1897 that operated from 1902 to 1923.
Douglas Equipment–was a company manufacturing support vehicles for airports, aircraft, and docks. Established in 1947, its headquarters was in Cheltenham. It was formerly known as FL Douglas. It was later purchased by Textron and survives as a brand.
Dr. Martens plc–is a footwear and clothing manufacturer headquartered in Wollaston, Northamptonshire. It was first known as R. Griggs Group who, in 1960, had bought the UK patents rights for the boots. In 2013 R. Griggs was bought by Permira. In 2022 Dr. Martens plc had total revenue of £908 million, with a net income of £181 million.
Drax Group plc–is a power generation company that operates some power stations including the Drax Power Station. It also runs a biomass production and distribution business named Drax Biomass. It owns electricity supplier Haven Power, and electricity and gas supplier Opus Energy. It is headquartered in Drax, North Yorkshire. Its roots begin with the construction and running of the Drax Power Station by the state owned Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB). When the CEGB was privatised in 1990 it was transferred to National Power which sold it to the AES Corporation in 1999. In 2003 it was acquired by a number of financial institutions and in 2005 it became part of the Drax Group. In 2022 its revenue was £8.1 billion, with a net income of £82 million.
Dreams Ltd–is a company that manufactures and sells beds, mattresses, bedroom furniture, and bed linen. It operates a retail store chain, and retail website. It is headquartered in Loudwater, Buckinghamshire. It was founded in 1985 by Mike Clare. In 2013 it was put into administration and then acquired by Sun European Partners who sold it to Tempur Sealy in 2021.
Drimnin Distillery Company–is a producer of Scotch whisky that owns the Nc'nean distillery located in Drimnin, Morvern, Scotland. The distillery was founded in 2017 by Annabel Thomas.
Drum Films–was a film and TV production company. See Rogue Films.
Drummonds Bank–is a financial services company offering private banking and wealth management. Established in 1717, its headquarters is in London. It is a branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland.
DS Smith plc–is a multinational manufacturer of fibre-based packaging with recycling, and paper manufacturing. It is headquartered in London. It was founded in 1940 by cousins David Gabriel Smith and David Solomon Smith. In 2022 its revenue was £7.2 billion, with net income of £315 million.
Dundee and Perth Railway (renamed the Dundee and Perth and Aberdeen Railway Junction Company)–was a railway company established in 1845 that operated from 1847 to 1863.
Dunelm Group plc–is a home furnishings retailer that operates a chain of stores, and a webstore. It also manufactures curtains, blinds, and accessories. It is headquartered in Syston, Leicestershire. It was founded in 1979 by Bill Adderley and Jean Adderley as a market stall before the first store opened in 1984. Its acquisitions include: Bellbird, Dorma bed linen brand, and World Stores including Kiddicare. In 2022 its revenue was £1.5 billion, with a net income of £171 million.
Early Learning Centre–is a company that operates a multinational retail store chain and retail website offering toys for younger children, and baby equipment such as prams and cots. It also produces toys for its own brand. It is headquartered in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. It was founded in 1974 by David John Beale. It was acquired by John Menzies in 1985. In 2001 it was the subject of a management buyout. It was acquired by Eagle Retail Investments in 2004, then by Mothercare in 2007. In 2019 it was acquired by The Entertainer through its parent company Teal Group Holdings.
Eastern Counties Railway–was a railway company established in 1836 that operated from 1839 to 1862.
Eastern Electricity–was an energy company distributing and supplying electricity. It operated from 1948 to 1995. Headquartered in Wherstead Park, Suffolk, it was also known as Eastern Group. In 1995 it was acquired by Hanson plc.
Eastern Union Railway–was a railway company established in 1844 that operated from 1846 to 1856.
EasyGroup Holdings–is a multinational brand licensing company. Established in 1998, its headquarters is in Kensington, London.
EasyMoney–is the trading name of financial services company E-Money Capital Ltd.
Ecology Building Society–is a building society offering mortgages, and savings. It is focused on environmental sustainability. Headquartered in Silsden, West Yorkshire; it was founded in 1981.
Ecora Royalties plc–is a mining finance company. Established in 1967, its headquarters is in London. It was formerly known as Diversified Bank Shares Limited, and until 2022 Anglo Pacific Group.
Ecosse Films - is a film and television production company headquartered in London. It was founded in 1988 by Douglas Rae.
Edinburgh and Northern Railway (renamed the Edinburgh, Perth and Dundee Railway)–was a railway company established in 1845 that operated from 1845 to 1862.
Edinburgh Investment Trust plc–is an investment trust focused on investments in larger companies. It is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was founded in 1899.
Edinburgh, Leith and Newhaven Railway (also known as Edinburgh, Leith and Granton Railway)–was a railway company established in 1836 that operated from 1842 to 1847.
Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust–is an investment trust company focused on global stock market listed companies. Headquartered in Edinburgh; it was founded in 1998 following the reconstruction of Dunedin Worldwide Investment Trust. It is managed by Baillie Gifford.
The Edrington Group Ltd–is an international spirits company headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. It produces Scotch whisky, American whisky, gin, and rum. It was founded in 1961 by the Robertson sisters (Elspeth, Agnes, and Ethel) who had inherited the Scotch whisky interests developed by their grandfather and father. Its brands include Highland Park, Glenrothes, Macallan, The Famous Grouse, Brugal rum, and others.
E. H. Booth & Co Ltd(trading as Booths)–is a company that operates a supermarket chain in Northern England offering food, beverages, and household products including its own-brand products. It also has in-store restaurants. It is headquartered in Ribbleton, Lancashire. It was founded in 1847 by Edwin Henry Booth, and incorporated in 1896. In 1920 shares were offered to the employees, and in 2023 the company remains owned by the Booth family and employees.
Elementis–is a speciality chemicals and personal care company headquartered in London. It was founded in 1844 as Harrisons & Crosfield which operated as a tea merchant. In the post-colonial era it divested its tea business and moved into chemicals, timber and builders merchants, and animal foodstuffs. From 1994 the non-chemicals businesses were divested and it was renamed Elementis. As well as speciality chemicals it expanded into personal care products.
Elstree Film Studios Ltd–operates Elstree Studios which is a film and TV production centre that was established in 1925. It is located at Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The company was founded in 2000 as Elstree Film and Television Studios Limited and is owned by Hertsmere Borough Council. It has a partnership with BBC Studioworks.
Ely and Newmarket Railway–was a railway company established in 1875 that operated from 1879 to 1898.
Ember–is an electric coach operator based in Edinburgh. It was established in 2019.
E-Money Capital Ltd(trading as EasyMoney)–is a banking and financial services company offering investments, savings, and loans based on peer-to-peer lending in the property sector. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 2001 by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou as a credit card company.
Endeavour Mining - is a multinational mining company headquartered in London. It was founded in 1988 as Endeavour Financial, a mining finance company. In the early 21st century it diversified into mining operations. In 2022 its total revenue was $2.5 billion, with a net income of $21.9 million.
Energean plc–is an international oil and gas exploration and production company focused on natural gas. It is headquartered in London. It was founded in 2007 as Agean Energy SA, a Greek owned business. In 2010 it was renamed Energean Oil and Gas, and in 2020 renamed Energean plc. It owns the Karish gas field and the Tanin gas field. In 2022 its revenue was $732 million, with a net income of $17 million.
Energie Group–is a company that operates two health club franchises: énergie Fitness Clubs, and énergie Fitness for Women. Headquartered in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire; it was founded in 2003 by Jan Spaticchia. Its parent company is Empowered Brands.
English China Clays–was a company involved in mining china clay, stone quarries, building, and housing development. It operated from 1919 to 1999. Headquartered in St Austell, Cornwall, it was acquired by Imetal.
Entain plc–is a multinational sports betting and gambling company headquartered in Douglas, Isle of Man. It was founded in 2004 in Luxembourg as Gaming VC Holdings. In 2010 it was renamed GVC Holdings, and in 2019 renamed as Entain plc. Its brands include bwin, Coral, Ladbrokes, partypoker, and Sportingbet. In 2022 its revenue was £4.2 billion, with a net income of £19.5 million.
Equiniti Group–is a financial services company that provides stock transfer and pension administration services. Headquartered in Crawley, West Sussex; it was founded in 2007 as Lloyds TSB Registrars - a subsidiary of Lloyds Bank. In October 2007 it was acquired by Advent International. In 2015 it had an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange. In 2020 it was rebranded as EQ. In 2021 it was acquired by Siris Capital who merged it with America Stock Transfer & Trust Company. In 2026 it was acquired by Bullish.
Ernst & Young–is a multinational professional services partnership that mainly provides accounting services such as assurance (which includes financial audit), tax, consulting and advisory services. It is headquartered in London. Established in 1989, it was formed from the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co.
Eros Films–was a film production and distribution company that operated from 1947 to 1961. Headquartered in London; it was founded by brothers Philip, Sydney, and Michael Hyams.
esbs–is the trading name of Earl Shilton Building Society.
Esk Valley Railway–was a railway company established in 1863 that operated from 1867 to 1871.
Essex and Suffolk Water–is a utility company supplying water. Established in 1994, it was formed from the merger of Essex Water Company and Suffolk Water Company. It is headquartered in Durham. Since 2000 it is part of Northumbrian Water.
European Opportunities Trust plc–is an investment trust focused on investments in European companies. It was founded in 2000 and is managed by Devon Equity Management Ltd. It was formerly known as Jupiter European Opportunities Trust.
Everyman Media Group plc–is a cinema chain company operating Everyman Cinemas. It is headquartered in London. It was founded in 2000 by Daniel Broch.
F & C Investment Trust plc–trading as Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust, is an investment trust headquartered in London. It was founded in 1868 by Philip Rose. In 1981 it created Graphite Capital, a private equity company. In 2022 its revenue was £96.2 million, with a net income of £72 million.
FatFace Ltd–is a company that operates a retail store chain and retail website offering clothing and accessories. It also produces a number of brands. It was founded in 1988 by Tim Stade and Jules Leaver. In 2007 it was acquired by Bridgepoint Capital. In 2020 ownership passed to its lenders and then in 2023 it was acquired by Next plc.
Farboud Limited– is the former name of automobile manufacturer Arash Motor Company.
Farmcare Trading Ltd–is a farming and wholesale company. Established in 1896, it was formerly part of the Co-operative Wholesale Society, and then The Co-operative Group. It was also known as The Co-operative Farms. In 2014 it was sold to the Wellcome Trust.
FDM Group–is an international recruitment company headquartered in London. It trains mainly graduates, returners to work, and ex-military personnel in its academies before sending them as consultants to its clients who are mainly banks and other financial institutions. It was founded in 1990 by Rod and Jacqueline Flavell as Flavell Divett. It focused on IT recruitment until it acquired Mountford Software in 1995. In 1998 it was renamed FDM Group. In 2022 its revenue was £330 million, with a net income of £34 million.
Ferguson plc– was a building materials company that is a distributor of plumbing and heating products. It was previously also a manufacturer of plumbing and heating products, and originally was a manufacturer of sheep shearing equipment. It was founded in 1887. It was formerly known as Wolseley plc. In 2021 it sold its UK operations and moved its main listing to the US. In 2024 it was merged into Ferguson Enterprises.
Fidelity European Trust plc–is an investment trust focused on long-term investments in continental Europe. Founded in 1991, it was formerly named Fidelity European Values. It is managed by Fidelity International.
Findhorn Railway–was a railway company established in 1859 that operated from 1860 to 1869.
Fine Arts Films–was a film and TV production company specialising in animation. It was founded in 1955 by John David Wilson and operated until 1996.
Fingercuff Productions–was a film production company specialising in short films and corporate promotional films. It was founded in 2000 by James Webber and Jamie Hooper. It is now defunct.
Finsbury–was a public relations company. Established in 1994, its headquarters was in London. In January 2021, Finsbury, The Glover Park Group (GPG), and Hering Schuppener completed a merger to become Finsbury Glover Hering. In December 2021, Finsbury Glover Hering and Sard Verbinnen & Co. merged and rebranded as FGS Global,
Firmus Energy–is an energy company supplying gas and electricity. Established circa 2005, its headquarters is in Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was formerly a subsidiary of Bord Gáis. In 2019 it was acquired by Equitix.
First Choice Holidays Limited–is a travel company operating a travel agency, a tour operator, airlines, hotels, and cruise ships. Established in 1973, its headquarters is in Luton, Bedfordshire. It was formerly known as Owners Abroad. Its parent company is TUI AG.
FirstGroup–is a transport group based in Aberdeen. It operates buses, coaches, passenger trains and trams in the UK and Ireland. It was established in 1995.
First ScotRail–was the national passenger train operating company of Scotland between 2004 and 2015. It was owned by FirstGroup.
Fisons–was a multinational pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and horticultural chemicals company. It operated from 1843 to 1995. Headquartered in Ipswich, Suffolk, it was formerly known as Edward Packard and Company Ltd, and Packard and James Fison (Thetford) Limited. It was acquired by Rhône-Poulenc in 1995.
Flow Energy–was an energy company supplying gas and electricity, and boilers. Established in 1998, its headquarters was in Ipswich. It was originally part of Flowgroup plc. In 2018 it was acquired by Co-op Energy and became defunct in 2020.
Focus Films–is a film production company headquartered in London. It was founded in 1982 by David Pupkewitz and Marsha Levin.
FoolishPeople–is a theatre company, film production, and book publishing company. It was founded in 1989 by John Harrigan.
Foresight Environmental Infrastructure–is an investment trust company focused on renewable energy infrastructure. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 2014. It was previously known as John Laing Environmental Fund, and JLEN Environmental Assets Group. In 2019 Foresight Group Holdings took over its management from John Laing Capital Management. In 2024 it was renamed Foresight Environmental Infrastructure.
Fortnum & Mason plc–is a company that operates a luxury department store on Piccadilly, London, four other stores, and a retail website. It is known for offering high quality food products such as food hampers. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 1707 by William Fortnum and Hugh Mason. It is owned by Wittington Investments Ltd.
Foster Yeoman–was a construction materials company involved in quarrying and supplying stone and asphalt materials. It also operated a rail haulage line. Headquartered in Marston Bigot, Somerset, it operated from 1923 to 2006 when it was merged into Aggregate Industries.
Framestore–is a film visual effects company. Established in 1986, its headquarters is in London. It was merged with Computer Film Company.
Frank PR–is a public relations company. Established in 2000, its headquarters is in London.
Frasers Group plc–is a retail, sport, and intellectual property company headquartered in Shirebrook, Derbyshire. It owns the department store chain House of Fraser, Sports Direct, Jack Wills, Game, Flannels, USC, Lillywhites, Evans Cycles and others. Its intellectual property includes the brands Everlast, Lonsdale, Slazenger, and No Fear. It was established in 1982 by Mike Ashley as Mike Ashley Sports. Later it was renamed Sports Direct International plc and in 2019 renamed Frasers Group plc. In 2022 its revenue was £4.6 billion, with a net income of £256 million.
Free Seed Films–is a film production company, established in 2012.
Freestream–is the former name of Caparo Vehicle Technologies, an automotive and aerospace engineering company.
French Connection–is a manufacturer, retailer, and wholesaler of women's and men's clothing, accessories, perfumes, watches, eye glasses, and homeware. It operates an international retail store chain for the French Connection brand, and 12 stores for the Toast brand. Its other brands are YMC, Great Plains, and formerly Nicole Farhi. It also has concessions in UK department stores, and supplies its products to other multi-brand retailers. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 1972 by Stephen Marks. In 1984 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange. In 2021 it was acquired by MIP Holdings Ltd.
Freud Communications–is a public relations company. Established in 1985, its headquarters is in London.
Fuel Juice Bars Ltd–is a company that operates a chain of juice bars offering fruit juices and smoothies. It is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, and was incorporated in 2004. It was previously named Skykirk Ltd.
Fulhold Pharma–is a pharmaceuticals company. Established in 2014, its headquarters is in Macclesfield, Cheshire. It was formerly known as Fulhold Ltd.
Fulton's Foods–was a company that operated a frozen food retail chain. It was headquartered in Darton, South Yorkshire. It was founded in 1960 by Jack Fulton as a poultry business. It diversified into frozen food in 1974 as Frozen Value Ltd. In 1997 it was the subject of a management buyout. In 2013 it was rebranded as Fulton's Foods. In 2020 it was acquired by Poundland who later closed all of the remaining stores.
Funding Circle–is a financial technology company that provides loans and financial services to small and medium sized businesses. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 2010 as a peer-to-peer lending platform. It moved to solely institutional lending in 2022.
Funeral Services Ltd (trading as Co-op Funeralcare)–is a funeral services company providing funerals, burials, cremations, memorial masonry, and coffin production. Headquartered in Manchester, its parent company is The Co-operative Group.
Furness Building Society–is a building society offering mortgages, savings, investments, loans, credit cards, and insurance. Headquartered in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria; it was founded in 1865. Its subsidiaries include: Furness Mortgage Services, and Furness Independent Financial Advisers.
Furness Railway–was a railway company established in 1844 that operated from 1846 to 1922.
Furniture Village–is a company that operates a furniture retail store chain and retail website. It is headquartered in Slough, Berkshire. It was founded in 1989 by Peter Harrison and David Imrie with Cadogan Estates. In 2001 Cadogan Estates sold its stake to the company management.
Fuse Universal–is an online education company. Established in 2008, its headquarters is in London.
Fusion IP–was an intellectual property company that commercialised intellectual property for the University of Sheffield, Cardiff University, University of Nottingham, and Swansea University. Headquartered in Sheffield, South Yorkshire; it was founded in 2001. In 2014 it was acquired by IP Group.
Future plc–is an international media company that has over 200 brands in magazine and internet publications, video production through Future Studios, and sales, marketing, and distribution through Marketforce. It is headquartered in Bath, Somerset. It was founded in 1985 by Chris Anderson as Future Publishing. Its brands include: TechRadar, PC Gamer, Tom's Guide, Tom's Hardware, Marie Claire, GamesRadar+, CinemaBlend, Android Central, IT Pro, Windows Central, How it Works, and many others. In 2022 its revenue was £825 million, with a net income of £122 million.
Gala Bingo–is a bingo company, established in 1991. It is owned by Entain.
Gallagher Group–is a house building, civil engineering, quarrying, and property company. It is headquartered in Aylesford, Kent. It was founded in 1973 by Pat Gallagher as a civil engineering and groundworks contractor. Its services include: building, civil engineering, plant and transport, building materials, landfill and restoration, property development, and farming and estate management.
Galliard Group Ltd–is a property development company that operates residential, hotel, and commercial projects. It is headquartered in Loughton, Essex. It was founded in 1992 by Stephen Conway. It has 3 divisions: Galliard Homes, Galliard Commercial, and Galliard Construction.
Galliford Try–is a construction company headquartered in Uxbridge. It was founded in 2000 by the merger of the two construction companies Try Group and Galliford. Its main business was house building and other construction. Later it secured government private finance initiative contracts for construction of schools and other public works. In 2020 it sold its house building business to Bovis Homes. It later returned to the affordable homes sector as well as its other activities.
Galpharm International–is a pharmaceuticals company producing non-prescription medicine. Established in 1982, its headquarters is in Dodworth, Barnsley. In 2008 it was acquired by Perrigo Group.
Gamesys–is a software development and gaming company. Established in 2001, its headquarters is in London. In 2021 it was acquired by Bally's Corporation.
Gamma Communications–is a telecommunications company specialising in unified communications as a service. Headquartered in Newbury; it was founded in 2001.
Garnkirk and Glasgow Railway–was a railway company established in 1826 that operated from 1831 to 1865. After extending its line it was renamed the Glasgow, Garnkirk and Coatbridge Railway. From 1846 to 1865 the line was absorbed into the Caledonian Railway although the company wasn't dissolved until 1880.
Gas Light and Coke Company–was an energy company that produced and supplied coal gas and coke. It operated from 1812 to 1949. Headquartered in Westminster, London, it was also known as the Westminster Gas Light and Coke Company, and as Chartered Gas Light and Coke Company. In 1949 it was nationalised to become part of the North Thames Gas Board.
Gate Studios–was a film studios company that operated from 1924 to circa 1954. It was situated in Borehamwood. It was previously named Whitehall Studios, Consolidated Studios, J.H. Studios, and M.P. Studios.
Gaumont British Picture Corporation–was a film company producing and distributing films, operating a cinema chain, and manufacturing film projection equipment. Established in 1898, its headquarters was in London. In 1941 it was acquired by The Rank Organisation.
Gaymer Cider Company–was a producer of cider and other alcoholic drinks. It was established in the 18th century by Robert Gaymer. In 1961 it was acquired by Showerings which merged with Allied Breweries in 1968. In 1992 it was de-merged in a management buyout. In 1994 it was acquired by Matthew Clark plc which was acquired by Constellation Brands in 1998. In 2010 it was acquired by C&C Group plc who subsumed it into the parent company.
GCM Resources–is a mining company with interests in open cast coal mining in Bangladesh. Established in 1998, its headquarters is in London. It was formerly known as Asia Energy plc, and as Global Coal Management.
GCP Infrastructure Investments–is an investment trust company focused on infrastructure. Founded in 2010; its investment advisor is Gravis Capital Management.
Gemfields–is a mining and jewellery company, established in 2007.
General Post Office (GPO)–was the state postal system and telecommunications carrier of the UK until 1969. It was established in the 17th century and supervised by the Postmaster General, a government minister. In 1969 it was made a statutory corporation known as the Post Office. In 1981 the telecommunications business was made a separate corporation named British Telecom. In 1987 the Post Office was reorganised as the Post Office Limited.
Genuit Group plc–is a manufacturer of plastic piping systems for the residential, commercial, civil, and infrastructure sectors. It is headquartered in Edlington, South Yorkshire. It was founded in 1980 by Kevin McDonald and Geoff Harrison as Polypipe. In 1999 it was acquired by IMI plc who sold it to Castle Harlan in 2005. In 2007 it was the subject of a management buyout. In 2014 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange, and in 2021 it was renamed Genuit Group. In 2022 its revenue was £622 million, with a net income of £36 million.
Genus plc–is a producer of genetics and other biotechnology products for cattle and pigs. Established in 1933, its headquarters is in Basingstoke, Hampshire. It was formerly the Breeding and Production Division of the Milk Marketing Board. In 2022 its revenue was £593 million, with a net income of £36 million.
George Lister Engineering–was an automobile manufacturing company. See Lister Motor Company.
George Wimpey–was a multinational construction company involved in housebuilding, civil and commercial construction, and formerly road surfacing. Established in 1880, its headquarters was in London. In 2007 it was merged with Taylor Woodrow to form Taylor Wimpey.
GK Films–is a British-American film and television production company. It is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, US. It was founded in 1990 by Graham King and was formerly known as Initial Entertainment Group.
Glencore–is a Swiss / British multinational commodities trading, and mining company. Established in 1974, it was formerly known as Marc Rich + Co AG. Its headquarters is in Baar, Switzerland. In 2019 its revenue was $215 billion, with net income of $1.5 billion.
GlenWyvis distillery–is a producer of Scotch whisky and gin located in Dingwall, Scotland. It was founded in 2015 by John McKenzie.
GlobalData–is a data analytics and consulting company headquartered in London. It was founded in 1999 as TheMutual.net. In 2006 it was renamed TMN Group and in 2009 was acquired through a reverse takeover by Progressive Digital Media Ltd and renamed Progressive Digital Media Group. In 2016 it acquired Global Data Holding and was renamed GlobalData. In 2022 it acquired Media Business Insight including publications Broadcast and Screen International
Global Smaller Companies Trust–is an investment trust company focused on smaller companies worldwide. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 1889 as Alliance Investment. It has also been named: F&C Alliance Investment, F&C Smaller Companies, and BMO Global Smaller Companies.
Globe-Trotter–is a manufacturer of luxury luggage. It is headquartered in Mayfair, London. It was founded in 1897 in Dresden, Germany, and was formerly named Stabilist. In 1987 production was moved to Waltham Forest, London.
Glory Film Co.–is a film and television production company.
Goldcrest Films–is a film company involved in film production, distribution, marketing, and financing. It was founded in 1977 by Jake Eberts as Goldcrest Films International. Its headquarters is in London.
Good Relations–is a public relations company, headquartered in London.
Goodwin–is a heavy engineering company specialising in the supply and fabrication of castings. Its other products include: radar antennas, specialist polymers, jewellery, and fire suppression. Headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent; it was founded in 1883 as R. Goodwin & Sons. In 1958 it was listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Grainger plc–is a residential property development and management company headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne. It was founded in 1912 by the Dickinson family as the Grainger Trust. In 2022 its revenue was £279 million, with a net income of £229 million.
Grand Metropolitan–was a leisure, manufacturing, and property conglomerate. It operated hotels, holiday centres, catering, restaurants, brewing, dairies, bingo, and gambling concerns. It operated from 1934 to 1997. Headquartered in London, it was formerly known as Mount Royal Metropolitan Association (MRMA), and Grand Metropolitan Hotels. In 1997 it was merged with Guinness Brewery to form Diageo plc.
Grantura Engineering–was a sister company of sports car manufacturer TVR.
Gray-Nicolls–is a cricket equipment and clothing manufacturing company. Established in 1855 as H.J. Gray and Sons, it merged with L.J. Nicolls in the early 1940s. Headquartered in Robertsbridge, East Sussex; its parent company is Grays International.
Grays International–is a sports equipment manufacturing company, providing equipment for cricket, field hockey, rugby union and tennis. Headquartered in Robertsbridge, East Sussex; its brands are Gray-Nicolls, Gilbert Netball, Gilbert Rugby, Grays Hockey, and Grays of Cambridge.
Graze–is a snack food company headquartered in London. Founded in 2008, it was purchased by Unilever plc in 2019.
Great British Railways– is a planned state-owned railway company that will operate most rail infrastructure and the majority of passenger rail services in Great Britain.
Great Portland Estates–is a property development and investment company. Most of its assets are in London where it is headquartered. It was founded in 1959 by Howard and Basil Samuel to invest in properties first developed by the Dukes of Portland. It was floated on the London Stock Exchange the same year. In 2007 it was converted into a real estate investment trust. In 2021 it was rebranded as GPE. In 2022 its revenue was £84 million, with a net income of £167 million.
Great Western Railway (GWR)–was a British railway company that was one of the Big Four. It connected London with the south west, west, and West Midlands of England, and most of Wales. It was headquartered at Paddington station, London. It was founded in 1833, was enabled by an Act of Parliament in 1835, and ran its first trains in 1838. The routes were engineered by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. In 1921 the Railways Act amalgamated it with the remaining independent railways in its area. Many of its locomotives, carriages, and wagons were built in the company's workshops in Swindon. It also operated ferry services to Ireland and the Channel Islands, operated road motor services, was a part of the Railway Air Services, and owned ships, canals, docks, and hotels. In 1947 it was nationalised and became the Western Region of British Railways.
Greencoat UK Wind–is an investment trust company focused on UK wind farms. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 2012. It is managed by Greencoat Capital.
Greybull Capital–is a private investment company (purchasing and divesting distressed companies). Established in 2010, its headquarters is in Knightsbridge, London.
Grosvenor Casinos–is a gambling company. Established in 1970, its headquarters is in Maidenhead. Its parent company is The Rank Group.
Group Lotus - is a manufacturing company (production of sports and racing cars, and engineering development). See Lotus Cars.
GSK plc–is a British multinational pharmaceutical company (pharmaceuticals, vaccines, oral healthcare, nutritional products, over the counter medicine). It was established in 2000 by a merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham. Headquartered in Brentford, London, it has one subsidiary. In 2022 its revenue was £29.3 billion, with a net income of £15.6 billion.
GTM Cars–is a kit car manufacturing company. Established in 1967, its headquarters is in Kingswinford, Dudley.
Gü – is a dessert manufacturing company that was founded by James Averdieck in 2003 in London. In 2010 Gü was sold to Noble Foods.
Gus Robinson Developments Ltd–is a house building and construction company. It is headquartered in Hartlepool, County Durham. It was founded in 1976 by Gus Robinson. It specialises in social housing as well as general construction.
GW Pharmaceuticals–is a biopharmaceutical medicines production company. Established in 1998, its headquarters is in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.
Habitat–is a household furnishings retail company. Established in 1964, its headquarters is in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Its parent company is Sainsbury's.
HAL Films–was a film production company from 1997 to 2012. Its headquarters was in London.
Halfords–is a retail chain company offering motoring products, cycling products, and electric bikes and scooters. It also provides vehicle servicing, MOT, maintenance and repairs through its subsidiary Halfords Autocentre. It also owns bike manufacturer Boardman Bikes. It is headquartered in Redditch, Worcestershire. Frederick Rushbrooke founded it in 1892 as a wholesale ironmongery. In 1902 it began selling cycling products. It was acquired by Burmah Oil in 1965; Ward White Group in 1983; the Boots Group in 1989; and CVC Capital Partners in 2003. It was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 2004.
Halifax–was a financial services company providing banking and insurance. It was formerly a building society, and estate agents. Established in 1853, its headquarters were in Halifax, West Yorkshire. It was formerly known as the Halifax Permanent Benefit Building and Investment Society, and HBOS. In 2007 it was subsumed by the Bank of Scotland which was in turn absorbed by Lloyds Banking Group in 2009. The Halifax brand name continued until 2026 when it was replaced by Lloyds.
Halma–is a British multinational group of safety equipment companies that make products for hazard detection and life protection. It is headquartered in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. It was founded in 1894 in Ceylon as the Nahalma Tea Estate Company Ltd and became the Nahalma Rubber Estate Company Ltd. After its tea and rubber plantations were nationalised or divested it became an investment and industrial holding company as Halma Investments Ltd. Later it became a manufacturer of health and safety products, and environmental products. In 2022 its revenue was £1.5 billion, with a net income of £244 million.
Hamleys–is a company that operates a multinational chain of toy stores, and a retail website. It has 11 stores in the UK including its flagship store on Regent Street, London which has 7 floors of sales space. It also has more than 90 international franchises. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 1760 by William Hamley as a toy store named 'Noah's Ark' on High Holborn. There have been many previous owners, including: Lines Bros, Debenhams, Burton Group, Harris Queensway, Baugur Group, Landsbanki, Groupe Ludendo, and C.Banner. Since 2019 it is owned by Indian company Reliance Retail which is part of Reliance Industries.
Hammer Film Productions–is a film and television production company. Established in 1934, its headquarters is in London.
Hammerson–is a property development and investment company that specialises mainly in offices and retail premises. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 1942 by Lewis Hammerson. In 1953 it was listed on the London Stock Exchange.
HandMade Films–was a film production and distribution company. Established in 1978, its headquarters was in London. It became defunct in 2013.
Hanley Economic Building Society–is a building society offering mortgages, savings, investments, loans, and insurance. It is headquartered in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. It was founded in 1854 by Earl Granville as The Staffordshire Potteries Economic Permanent Benefit Building Society. In 1930 it was renamed the 'Hanley Economic Building Society'.
Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe–is an animation studio headquartered in London. Founded in 2007, it is owned by the Warner Bros. Television Studios UK division of Warner Bros. International Television Production, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery International. It is also known as Great Marlborough Productions, and previously known as Cartoon Network Studios Europe and Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe.
Hansa Investment Company–is an investment trust company headquartered in London. It was founded in 1912 as the Alto Paranà Development Company in order to acquire a forestry business operating in Brazil. Later it became an investment trust company. In 1951 it was renamed Scottish and Mercantile Investment Company, then renamed Finsbury Trust in 1992, Hansa Trust in 2001 and finally Hansa Investment Company. It completed a takeover of Ocean Wilsons in 2025.
Harbour Energy–is an oil and gas company headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was founded in 2014 by Noble Group and EIG Global Energy Partners. In 2021 the companies Chrysaor Holdings and Premier Oil were merged and absorbed into Harbour Energy. In 2022 its revenue was $5.3 billion, with a net income of $8.2 million.
Hargreaves Lansdown–is a financial services company based in Bristol that sells funds, shares, and related products to retail investors. It was founded in 1981 by Peter Hargreaves and Stephen Lansdown. In 2022 its revenue was £583 million, with a net income of £215 million.
Harrison Ainslie–was an iron production, and mining company from 1893 to 1913. It became the Charcoal Iron Company.
Harrods–is a company that operates the luxury department store Harrods located on Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London. The store has 330 departments offering products such as clothing, food and drink, electronics, jewellery, sports gear, bridal dress, toys, books, health and beauty items, homeware, stationery, home appliances, furniture, pet accessories, and more. It also has 23 restaurants, a watch repair service, tailor, pharmacy, beauty spa and salon, and a barbers shop. It had operated Harrods Bank from 1893 to 2017. It was founded in 1849 by Charles Henry Harrod as a small store which was expanded by his son Charles Digby Harrod. In 1883 the store was destroyed by fire and then rebuilt on the same site. In 1889 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange and renamed 'Harrods Stores Ltd'. It was acquired by House of Fraser in 1959 and then by the Fayed brothers in 1985. In 2010 it was acquired by Qatar Holdings, the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar. Its subsidiaries include estate agents Harrods Estates, business and corporate aviation services provider Harrods Aviation, and aircraft charter business Air Harrods.
Harry Ramsden's–is a company that operates a fast food restaurant and takeaway chain offering fish and chips and other themed dishes. It is headquartered in London. It was founded in 1928 by Harry Ramsden. In 1988 it was acquired by Merryweathers who expanded the business from one restaurant to a multinational chain. In 1989 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange. In 1999 it was acquired by Granada who merged with Compass in 2000. In 2006 it was acquired by EQT AB as part of the SSP division. In 2010 it was acquired by Bopara Ventures who sold it to Deep Blue Restaurants in 2019.
Hartlepool Water–is a utility company (water supply). Formerly, it was also a gas supplier. Established in 1846, its headquarters is in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. It was formerly known as Hartlepool Gas and Water Company. Since 1997 it is owned by Anglian Water.
Harworth Group–is a property development company specialising in the regeneration of brownfield sites. Headquartered in Rotherham; it was founded in 2004 as Harworth Estates - the property division of UK Coal. In 2012 UK Coal was restructured as Coalfield Resources which owned 24.9% of Harworth Estates until 2015 when it bought the remaining stake from the Pension Protection Fund. It then made an initial public offering for it on the London Stock Exchange and renamed it Harworth Group.
Hays–is a British multinational recruitment and human resources services company. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 1867 as an operator of wharves and warehouses. Hays later operated in the distribution of food, chemicals, commercial products as well as personnel and office services and business storage facilities. In 1987 it was the subject of a management buyout and, in 1989, an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange. In 2003 it was restructured to be solely a recruitment and human resources services company and it was divested of its other operations.
Hays Travel–is a company that operates an independent travel agent chain, and retail website. It is headquartered in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. It was founded in 1980 by John Hays and is now owned and led by his widow Dame Irene Hays. In 2019 it acquired over 550 stores from Thomas Cook Group which was in liquidation. In 2020 it acquired Tailor Made Travel. Its brands include Hays Cruise, and Hays Faraway.
Headline Pictures–is a film and television production company. Established in 2005, its headquarters is in London.
Healey's Cornish Cyder Farm–is a producer of cider, brandy, whisky, gin, eau de vie, fruit wines, and apple juice. It also produces a variety of foodstuffs. It is located in Penhallow, Cornwall. It was established in 1986 by David and Kay Healey and remains a family-run business. Its brands include Cornish Rattler Cyder, and Pear Rattler.
Helkon SK–is a former name of Lionsgate UK, a film production and distribution company.
Heidelberg Materials UK–is a building materials company. It was formerly a conglomerate including Imperial Tobacco, The Energy Group, Millennium Chemicals and others. It was also an asset trader, buying, restructuring and selling companies. Established in 1964, its headquarters is in London. It was formerly known as Hanson Trust. Its parent company is Heidelberg Cement.
Hemdale Film Corporation–was a film production and distribution company from 1967 to 1995. Headquartered in London, it was later known as Hemdale Communications.
Henderson Far East Income– is an investment trust company focused on the Asia Pacific Region. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 1930 by the City of London Real Property Company as the C. L. R. P. Investment Trust. In 1982 Touche Remnant was appointed manager and it was renamed the TR Far East Income Trust. In 1992 Henderson Group became manager after acquiring Touche Remnant and in 1997 it was renamed Henderson Far East Income. Since 2017 it is managed by Janus Henderson.
Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust–is an investment trust focused on investments in smaller companies. It was founded in 1887 as The Trustees Corporation. In 1982 there was a management change to Touche Remnant and it was renamed TR Trustees Corporation and then TR Smaller Companies Investment Trust in 1990. It was brought under the management of Henderson Group after Henderson bought Touche Remnant in 1992, and in 1997 was renamed Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust. Since 2017 it is managed by Janus Henderson.
Henleys Clothing–was a men and womenswear company (clothes and shoes) from 1996 to 2011. Its headquarters was in Manchester.
Henry Boot–is a property development, construction, and property management company. It is headquartered in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. It was founded in 1886 by Henry Boot. It expanded significantly during WWI with military and civil engineering contracts. After the war it was floated on the London Stock Exchange and became a major house builder in both the public and private sectors. After WWII it was focused on general construction including in Europe. In 1965 it founded the Banner Building Society which was sold in 1982. The house building division was sold to Wilson Bowden in 2003. Its remaining operations are: Henry Boot Developments (property development), Hallam Land Management (land and planning promotion), Henry Boot Construction (public and private sectors), Banner Plant Ltd (plant hire), Stonebridge Homes Ltd (housing), and Road Link (maintaining the A69). In 2021 its total revenue was £230 million, with a net income of £30 million.
Henry's House–is a public relations company. Established in 1998, its headquarters is in London.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals–is a British multinational company that manufactures pharmaceutical products. It is headquartered in London. It was founded in 1978 by Samih Darwazah in Amman, Jordan. Its acquisitions include Instituto Biochimico Pavese Pharma, Jazeera Pharmaceutical Industries, APM, Alkan Pharma, Thymoorgan, Ribosepharm, Multi-Source Injectables, Promopharm, and others. In 2011 it founded the Al Dar Al Arabia Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company in Algeria. In 2022 its revenue was $2.5 billion, with a net income of $191 million.
Hill & Smith–is a company that designs, manufactures and supplies products for the construction and infrastructure industries. It is headquartered in Solihull, West Midlands. It was founded in 1824 by Edward Hill as Hills Ironworks at Brierley Hill. Henry Smith joined the business which became Hill & Smith. Its acquisitions include Techspan Systems, Expamet, Hull Galvanising, ATG Access, National Signal Inc, and Widnes Galvanising. In 2022 its revenue was £732 million, with a net income of £56 million.
Hill Samuel–is a banking company established in 1932. Since 1995 it is a subsidiary of Lloyds Banking Group and headquartered in London.
Hilton Food Group–is a food processing and packaging company headquartered in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. It was founded in 1994 to operate a meat packing factory. In 2017 it acquired Seachill, a supplier of chilled and frozen salmon. In 2022 its revenue was £3.8 billion, with a net income of £19 million.
Hinckley and Rugby Building Society–is a building society offering mortgages, and savings. It is headquartered in Hinckley, Leicestershire. It was founded in 1983 by the merger of the Hinckley Building Society (founded in 1865) with the Rugby Provident Building Society (founded in 1861).
Hiscox - is an Anglo–Bermudian insurance company headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. It is an underwriter at Lloyd's of London, and originated as part of the Roberts agency in 1901. In 2022 its revenue was £2.7 billion, with a net income of £41.7 million.
Hochschild Mining–is a silver and gold mining company. Established in 1911, its headquarters is in London. In 2019 its revenue was $755 million, with total income of $41 million.
Hodge Bank–is the trading name of Julian Hodge Bank Ltd.
Holland & Barrett International(trading as Holland & Barrett)–is a company that operates a multinational retail store chain and retail website offering health foods, vitamins, supplements, homeopathy products, vegetarian and vegan foods, and beauty products. It also produces products for its own brand. It is headquartered in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. It was founded in 1870 by Alfred Slapps Barrett and Major William Holland as a groceries and clothes business. It became a health products retailer in the 1970s when it was acquired by Booker. It was acquired by Lloyds Pharmacy in 1992; NBTY in 1997; and The Carlyle Group in 2010. Then in 2010 it was acquired by L1 Retail which is part of LetterOne.
Hollywood Bowl Group–is an entertainment company that runs the Hollywood Bowl branded tenpin bowling centres and Puttstars branded minigolf centres in the UK as well as Splitsville branded bowling centres in Canada. Headquartered in Hemel Hempstead; it was founded in 1960 by AMF Bowling. In 2010 AMF Bowling UK acquired the Hollywood Bowl business from Mitchells & Butlers and combined the companies into The Original Bowling Company (TOBC). In 2015 TOBC acquired rival Bowlplex and was renamed Hollywood Bowl Group with the centres rebranded as Hollywood Bowl. In 2022 it acquired the Canadian Splitsville branded bowling centres.
Home Bargains–is a division of TJ Morris that operates a retail discount store chain offering grocery and general merchandise. It is headquartered in Liverpool. It was founded in 1976 by Tom Morris as Home Bargain. In 1995 it was renamed Home Bargains.
Horizon Discovery–is a biotechnology company (gene editing, producing genetically modified cells and organisms). Established in 2005, its headquarters is in Cambridge.
Hotel Chocolat–is a company that produces chocolate and other cocoa related products to sell in its multinational chain of stores, cafes, restaurants, outlets, and a retail website. It also has a cocoa farm, and a hotel. It is headquartered in Royston, Hertfordshire. It was founded in 1993 by Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris as Chocolate Express. In 2003 it was rebranded as Hotel Chocolat. In 2016 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange. In 2023 it was acquired by Mars Inc.
Howdens Joinery–is the multinational parent company of the Howdens Joinery business which is a supplier of kitchens, bathroom cabinets, and joinery products to the building trade. It is headquartered in London. It was founded in 1995 by Matthew Ingle as a business unit within MFI. In 2006 the name of MFI was changed to Galiform, and in 2010 it was changed to Howden Joinery Group. It trades in Belgium and France as Howdens Cuisines. In 2022 its revenue was £2.3 billion, with a net income of £374 million.
H. Samuel–is a company that operates a jewellery retail store chain and retail website. It is headquartered in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. Its roots are in a mid 1800s clockmaking and silversmith business run by Moses and Lewis Samuel in Liverpool. Harriet Samuel, Moses' daughter-in-law, took over the business and began its expansion. In 1948 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange. In 1984 it acquired the James Walker Group. In 1986 it was acquired by Ratners Jewellers which rebranded as the Signet Group in 1992 with the remaining Ratners stores rebranded as H.Samuel.
HTK.–is a software as a service company operating phone messaging and voice response services. It is headquartered in Ipswich, Suffolk. It was founded in 1996 by Marlon Bowser and Adrian Gregory.
Hull and Barnsley Railway–was a railway company established in 1880 as the Hull, Barnsley and West Riding Junction Railway and Dock Company. It started operating in 1885 and in 1905 was renamed the Hull and Barnsley Railway. In 1922 it was absorbed into the North Eastern Railway which itself was absorbed into the London and North Eastern Railway in 1923.
Hunting–is a manufacturer and supplier of products and services to the oil and gas, aerospace, medical, and power generation industries. Headquartered in London and Houston US; it was founded in 1874 by Charles Hunting as a shipping business. Over the years it operated as an oil tanker broker, aircraft manufacturer, running an airline, aerial surveyor, and as a defence contractor. Most of those operations have been divested.
Huntsworth–is a public relations company. Established in 1974, its headquarters is in London.
Hurricane Films–is a film production company. Established in 2000, its headquarters is in Liverpool.
H. Weston & Sons - is a producer of cider and perry based in Much Marcle, Herefordshire. It was founded in 1880 by Henry Weston and is still owned and run by the Weston family. Its brands include Old Rosie, Henry Westons Vintage, Stowford Press, and others.
Iceland Foods Ltd (trading as Iceland)–is a company that operates a supermarket chain and retail website offering mainly frozen foods as well as non-frozen grocery products. It also produces own brand products, and operates another store chain called Food Warehouse. Previously it also sold kitchen appliances. It is headquartered in Deeside, Wales. It was founded in 1970 by Sir Malcolm Walker and Peter Hinchcliffe. It was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1984. In 2000 it was merged with Booker plc to form The Big Food Group (Iceland's holding company) which was acquired by Baugur Group in 2005. Baugur Group collapsed in 2009 leaving Iceland owned by Icelandic banks Landsbanki and Glitnir until a consortium including Malcolm Walker and Graham Kirkham bought their stake. Its acquisitions include: St. Catherine's Freezer Centres, Orchard Frozen Foods, and Bejam. In 2022 its revenue was £3.5 billion, with a net income loss of £3.6 million.
ICG–is a private equity investment firm headquartered in London. It was founded in 1989 as Intermediate Capital Group. In 2025 it was renamed ICG. In 2026 it had $126 billion of assets under management.
ICG Enterprise Trust plc–is an investment trust focused on investments in unquoted companies. Established in 1981, it is headquartered in London. It was formerly the Graphite Enterprise Trust under the management of Graphite Capital. In 2016 Intermediate Capital Group took over the management of the trust which was renamed the ICG Enterprise Trust.
Ideal Film Company (aka Ideal Films)–was a film production and distribution company from 1911 to 1934. Its headquarters was in London.
Ideal Homes–was a house building company. It was founded in 1929 by Leo Meyer and Philip Shepherd as New Ideal Homesteads. In 1934 it was floated on the London Stock Exchange under the new holding company Ideal Building & Land Development. It expanded during the 1930s, and during WWII fulfilled government contracts. After the war it focused on the purchase and sale of tenanted properties. Also, it built public housing for local authorities through its subsidiary Carlton Contractors. In the 1950s it moved back to private house building. In 1967 it was acquired by Trafalgar House. Its own acquisitions included Comben Homes and Broseley Estates Limited. In 1996 Ideal Homes was acquired by Persimmon plc.
IG Group–is a financial services company. Established in 1974, its headquarters is in London. In 2019 its revenue was £488 million, with net income of £158 million.
IMI plc–is an engineering company headquartered in Birmingham. Its 3 business divisions are critical engineering, precision engineering, and hydronic engineering. It was founded in 1862 by George Kynoch as a percussion cap factory trading as Kynoch. The business was diversified into manufacturing a range of products until in the early 20th century it had an expertise in metallurgy. After World War I it merged with Nobel Enterprises. In 1926 it acquired Eley Brothers, an ammunitions manufacturer. Then named Nobel Explosives, it was merged with 3 other companies to form Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) where it operated as ICI Metals. In 1962 it was renamed Imperial Metal Industries Ltd (IMI). In 1978 it became fully independent from ICI. In 2022 its revenue was £2 billion, with a net income of £226 million.
Immunocore–is a biotechnology company (biological drugs). Established in 2008, its headquarters is in Oxford.
Impax Environmental Markets plc–is an investment trust focused on environmental companies in North America, Europe, and Asia. It was founded in 2002.
Imperial Brands - is a multinational tobacco company also involved in logistics through one of its 5 subsidiaries Logista. It was established in 1901 through the amalgamation of 13 separate tobacco companies to form Imperial Tobacco Group. Headquartered in Bristol, its 2020 revenue was £32.5 billion, with a net income of £1.5 billion.
Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI)–is a chemicals manufacturing company (paints, pharmaceuticals, polymers, food ingredients, electronic materials, agrochemicals, fabrics, motorcycles), 1926–2008. Headquartered in London, in 2008 it was acquired by Akzo Nobel.
Inchcape plc–is a British multinational automotive distribution, retail, and services company headquartered in London. It was founded in 1847 by William Mackinnon and Robert Mackenzie as the Mackinnon Mackenzie Company based in Calcutta, India. Later restructured as Inchcape plc, it had operations in shipping, timber, business machines, automotive distribution and services, product testing, insurance brokerage, and bottling. From the 1980s it divested all operations except its automotive divisions. In 2022 its revenue was £8.1 billion, with a net income of –£6.2 million.
Inchcape Shipping Services–is a British multinational ports and marine management company headquartered in London. It was founded in 1947 as part of the Mackinnon Mackenzie Company. It is now owned by Epiris LLP.
Ineos Group Ltd–is a British multinational conglomerate producing chemical substances, petrochemicals, and plastics. It also has interests in fuel, energy, oil distribution, packaging and food, construction, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and professional sports. It consists of about 20 standalone business units; each with its own board. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 1998 by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. It has made many acquisitions of companies and divisions such as the chemical businesses of BP, ICI, and BASF. Its joint ventures include Petroineos with PetroChina, and PQ Corporation. It also owns INEOS Styrolution.
Initial Entertainment Group - was a film and television production company. See GK Films.
Informa plc–is a publishing, business intelligence, and exhibitions company headquartered in London. It owns a number of brands including CRC Press, Fan Expo HQ, Game Developers Conference, Routledge, and Taylor & Francis. In 2018 it acquired UBM plc. It was founded in 1998 by the merger of IBC Group plc with LLP Group plc. In 2022 its revenue was £2.2 billion, with a net income of £1.6 billion.
IntegraFin Holdings plc–is a finance company that owns Integral Financial Arrangements Ltd which operates the Transact investment platform. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 1990 by Mike Howard. In 2022 its revenue was £133 million, with a net income of £44 million.
Intermediate Capital Group–is the former name of ICG.
International Airlines Group (AIG; its full name is International Consolidated Airlines Group)–is an Anglo-Spanish multinational airlines holding company. Established in 2011, its headquarters are in London and Madrid, Spain. It was formed from the merger of British Airways and Iberia. In 2019 its revenue was £25.5 billion, with a net income of £1.7 billion.
International Public Partnerships–is an investment company focused on infrastructure. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 2006 as Babcock & Brown Public Partnerships. In 2009 it was renamed International Public Partnerships.
Intertek Group plc–is a British multinational assurance, inspection, testing, and certification company headquartered in London. It was formerly part of Inchcape plc as Inchcape Testing Services. In 2022 its revenue was £3.1 billion, with a net income of £306 million.
Invesco Asia Dragon Trust–is an investment trust company focused on Far East companies. It was founded in 2024 from a merger of Invesco Asia Trust with Asia Dragon Trust. Invesco Asia Trust had been founded in 1995 while Asia Dragon Trust had been founded in 1987.
Investec plc–is an Anglo-South African international financial services company offering banking and wealth management services. It is headquartered in London and Sandton, South Africa. It is dual listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The dual listed company's structure has Investec plc as the holding company for the majority of the group's non-South African operations, and Investec Ltd as the holding company for the majority of the Group's South African operations. It was founded in 1974 by Larry Nestadt, Errol Grolman, and Ian Kantor in Johannesburg. In 1988 Investec Bank Ltd was restructured into Investec Group Ltd. In 1992 it entered the UK market with the acquisition of Allied Trust Bank Ltd. Its later acquisitions include Guinness Mahon, Hambros plc, Kensington Group plc, Experien (pty) Ltd, NCB, and Amicus Commercial Finance. In 2020 the asset management business was demerged and listed as Ninety One plc. In 2023 Rathbones acquired Investec's wealth and investment businesses in the UK, and Channel Islands. In 2022 Investec's revenue was £1.9 billion, with a net income of £556 million.
IP Group– is an intellectual property company that provides early-stage investment to science and technology companies. It specialises in the commercialisation of intellectual property originating from universities and research institutions particularly in deep technology, life sciences, and clean technology. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 2001 by David Norwood and Beeson Gregory as IP21PO. Its acquisitions include: Top Technology Ventures, Fusion IP, Parkwalk Advisors, Touchstone Innovations, and Techtran. In 2017 it established IP Group Australia for its Australian investments.
Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd–is a producer of Scotch whisky that owns the Arran distillery located in Lochranza, Isle of Arran, Scotland. The distillery was founded in 1995 by Harold Currie.
Isle of Man Film–is a film production and finance company. Established in 1995, its headquarters is in the Isle of Man.
Isle of Wight Railway–was a railway company established in 1860 as the Isle of Wight Eastern Junction Railway. In 1863 it was renamed the Isle of Wight Railway and began operating in 1864. It acquired the railway and quays of the Brading Harbour and Railway Company in 1898. It was absorbed into the Southern Railway in 1923.
ITC Entertainment (aka Incorporated Television Company (ITC)) - was a television and film production and distribution company from 1954 to 1998. Its headquarters was in London.
ITH Pharma–is a pharmaceuticals company (intravenous medication). Established in 2008, its headquarters is in London.
Ithaca Energy–is an oil and gas company operating in the North Sea by exploration, development, and extraction. Headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland; it was founded in 2004 in Canada before moving to the UK in 2008. In 2017 it was acquired by Delek Group and became its subsidiary. In 2022 it acquired Siccar Point Energy and gained stakes in the Rosebank oil and gas field and the Cambo oil field.
Itsu–is a chain of East Asian inspired fast food shops and restaurants, and is a grocery retail company. It is headquartered in London. It was founded in 1997 by Julian Metcalfe. From 2010 it was part of Metcalfe's Food Company until it was split out as a separate company in 2015.
ITV–is a media company that is a television broadcaster that holds 13 of the 15 regional television licenses that make up the ITV network. It operates the broadcast channels: ITV1, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, and ITV Quiz as well as additional streaming channels. It is the oldest and largest UK commercial terrestrial television network. It has also been a producer of television programmes for ITV and other broadcasters worldwide through ITV Studios. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 2004 as a result of Granada purchasing Carlton. This followed a number of mergers and acquisitions of companies in the ITV network from 1994 to 2004 that left Granada and Carlton as the largest constituents. In 2015 it purchased UTV and, in 2022, launched its latest streaming service ITVX. In 2026 it announced the sale of its media and entertainment division which includes the broadcasting network to Sky which is a subsidiary of Comcast. ITV studios is not included in the sale and will become a separate company.
iwoca–is a business finance provider operating in the UK and Germany that lends to small and medium sized businesses. Established in 2011; it is headquartered in London.
IXICO–is a biotechnology (data analytics for clinical research). Established in 2004, its headquarters is in London.
J & G Grant Ltd–is a Scotch whisky producer that owns the Glenfarclas distillery in Ballindalloch, Scotland. The distillery dates from before 1791 and since 1865 it has been owned by John Grant and his descendants.
Jacobs & Turner Ltd(trading as Trespass)–is a clothing company that produces the Trespass brand of sportwear and outdoor clothing that specialises in skiwear, water-proof jackets, fleece, walking boots, camping goods, and accessories. It operates a multinational clothing retail chain, and a retail website. It is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. It was founded in 1938 as a producer of technical workwear. In 1984 it introduced the Trespass brand and moved into producing and selling sportswear and outdoor clothing.
JAG Communications–was a mobile phones retail company from 1989 to 2010. It was headquartered at Perranporth, Cornwall.
James Hay Partnership–is a financial services company (pension products, investment). Established in 1979, its headquarters is in Salisbury, Wiltshire. In 1990 it became part of Abbey National and then Santander UK before being sold to the IFG Group plc in 2010.
James Woolley, Sons and Co.–was a manufacturing company (pharmaceuticals, surgical equipment, trusses, talcum powder, cordials, photographic equipment), from 1833 to 1962. Headquartered in Manchester, in 1962 it was acquired by British Drug Houses.
Janus Henderson–is a British-American global asset-management group offering financial products. Henderson was founded in 1934 to manage the assets of London financier Alexander Henderson after his death and later became Henderson Global Investors. Janus Capital was founded in 1969 in Denver, Colorado. In 2017 Janus Capital Group merged with Henderson Group to form Janus Henderson Group. It is owned by Trian Partners.
JBA Motors–was a manufacturing company (automobile production) from 1982 to 2007. Established in Norwich, Norfolk, it was later headquartered in Standish, Greater Manchester. It was formerly known as JBA Engineering.
J Barbour & Sons Ltd–is a private company that manufactures waxed cotton jackets, other clothing, footwear, and accessories. It is headquartered in Simonside, South Shields. It was founded in 1894 by J Barbour as an importer of oil cloth.
J.C. Bamford Excavators Ltd(trading as JCB)–is a multinational manufacturer of equipment for construction, agriculture, waste handling, and demolition. Its products include: mechanical backhoes, excavators, forklift trucks, dumpsters, loaders, tractors, diesel engines, diesel generators, axles and gearboxes. It is headquartered in Rocester, Staffordshire. It was founded in 1945 by Joseph Cyril Bamford as Joseph Cyril Bamford Excavators Ltd. Its subsidiaries include JCB Finance, and JCB Insurance Services.
JC Vickery–is a consumer goods company. Established in 1890, its headquarters is in London.
JD Sports Fashion - is a sports fashion retail company. Established in 1981, its headquarters is in Burnley, Greater Manchester. It has 23 subsidiaries and is majority owned by Pentland Group. In 2020 its revenue was £6.1 billion, with a net income of £250.7 million.
JD Wetherspoon plc(trading as Wetherspoons or Wetherspoon)–is a hospitality company that operates a chain of Wetherspoon pubs, bars, and hotels. It also operates Lloyds No.1 bars. It is headquartered in Watford, Hertfordshire. It was founded in 1979 by Tim Martin. In 2022 its revenue was £1.7 billion, with a net income of £19.3 million.
Jedburgh Railway–was a railway company established in 1855. It began operating in 1856 with the line worked by the North British Railway who absorbed it in 1860.
John Bradley & Co–was an ironworks, mining, and freight railway company from 1800 to 1966. Its headquarters was in Stourbridge.
John Brogden and Sons–was a railway contractors, mining, and iron smelting company from 1828 to 1880. Its headquarters was in London.
John Laing Group–is an infrastructure company that invests in, develops, and operates privately financed public sector infrastructure projects including: roads, railways, hospitals, and schools. It is headquartered in London. It was founded in 1848 by James Laing and his wife Ann Laing as a house building business. It was involved in reconstruction during and after World War II. It diversified into road construction and building power stations as well as house building before focusing on public sector infrastructure. In 2006 it was acquired by Henderson Group and then in 2021 it was acquired by KKR & Co..
John Lewis & Partners–is a retailer of general merchandise founded in 1864 by John Lewis. Headquartered in London, it is part of the John Lewis Partnership. In 2017 its total revenue was £3.7 billion, with an operating income of £243.2 million.
Johnson Matthey–is a British multinational speciality chemicals and sustainable technologies company headquartered in London. Its products include emissions control catalysts, industrial catalysts, absorbents, process technologies, fine chemicals, fuel cell technology, and battery technology. Its origins date to 1817 when Percival Norton Johnson set up as a gold assayer in London. In 1851 George Matthey became a partner in the firm, which was renamed Johnson & Matthey. In 1852 it was appointed official assayer and refiner to the Bank of England. In the 1960s a banking subsidiary was founded as Johnson Matthey Bankers which, in 1984, was facing insolvency before being bought by the Bank of England for £1. In 2022 Johnson Matthey's revenue was £16 billion, with a net income of -£101 million.
Johnson Service Group–is a specialist textile rental and laundry services company. It provides workwear and hygiene services, as well as linen services to the hospitalty and catering sectors. Headquartered in Preston Brook, Cheshire; it was founded in 1817 by William Johnson as a firm of silk dyers in Liverpool. In 1920 it acquired several dry cleaning businesses and over the next 60 years expanded to become the largest dry cleaning business in the UK. In 1953 it was renamed Johnson Group Cleaners and then Johnson Service Group in 1998. It acquired Sketchley Dry Cleaning from Timpson in 2004 but began divesting its dry cleaning business in 2006. By February 2017 it had sold all of its stores such as Johnson Cleaners, and Jeeves of Belgravia, with the main buyer being Timpson .
JPMorgan American Investment Trust plc–is an investment trust company focused on investments in North America. Headquartered in London; it was established in 1881 as the Sterling Trust. When Robert Fleming & Co. was appointed manager it was renamed the Fleming American Investment Trust in 1982. Since 2000 it is managed by JPMorgan Chase and adopted its current name in 2006.
JPMorgan Asia Growth & Income–is an investment trust company focused on Asia excluding Japan. Headquartered in London; it was established in 1997 by Robert Fleming & Co. as the Fleming Asian Investment Trust. Since 2000 it is managed by JPMorgan Chase. In 2020 it was renamed from JPMorgan Asian Investment Trust to its current name.
JPMorgan Emerging Europe, Middle East & Africa Securities–is an investment trust company. Headquartered in London; it was established in 2002 as JPMorgan Fleming Russia Securities with a focus on Russian investments. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine it was refocused on Emerging Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and adopted its current name.
JPMorgan Emerging Markets Dividend Income–is an investment trust company focused on companies with high dividend yields in emerging markets. Headquartered in London; it was established in 2010 as the JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Income Trust. It adopted its current name in 2026.
JPMorgan Emerging Markets Growth & Income–is an investment trust company focused on emerging markets. Headquartered in London; it was established in 1991 as the Fleming Emerging Markets Investment Trust. Since 2000 it is managed by JPMorgan Chase. In 2026 it was renamed from JPMorgan Emerging Markets Investment Trust to its current name.
JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc–is an investment trust focused on smaller European companies. It was established in 1990 as the Fleming European Fledgeling Investment Trust under the management of Robert Fleming & Co.. Since 2000 it is managed by JPMorgan Chase. It was renamed the JPMorgan European Fledgling Investment Trust, then the JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Trust before adopting its current name in 2021.
JPMorgan European Growth & Income–is an investment trust company focused on Europe. Headquartered in London; it was established in 1929 as the London and Holyrood Trust. When Robert Fleming & Co. was appointed manager it was renamed the Fleming Universal Investment Trust, and then the Fleming Continental European Investment Trust. Since 2000 it is managed by JPMorgan Chase. It was renamed the JPMorgan Continental European Investment Trust, then the JPMorgan European Investment Trust before adopting its current name in 2022.
JPMorgan Global Growth & Income plc–is an investment trust that invests in companies worldwide. It was founded in 1887 as the United British Securities Trust. It was later renamed the Fleming Overseas Investment Trust in 1982, the JPMorgan Fleming Overseas Investment Trust in 2003, the JPMorgan Overseas Investment Trust in 2006, before being given its current name in 2016. In 2022 it was merged with the Scottish Investment Trust.
JPMorgan India Growth & Income–is an investment trust focused on India. Headquartered in London; it was established in 1994 as the Fleming Indian Investment Trust under the management of Robert Fleming & Co. Since 2000 it is managed by JPMorgan Chase firstly as the JPMorgan Fleming Indian Investment Trust, then JP Morgan Indian Investment Trust, until 2025 when it adopted its current name.
JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust–is an investment trust focused on Japan. Headquartered in London; it was established in 1927 as the Capital & National Trust. When Robert Fleming & Co. was appointed manager it was renamed the Fleming Japanese Investment Trust in 1985. Since 2000 it is managed by JPMorgan Chase and adopted its current name in 2006.
JTC plc–is a financial services company providing fund administration services. It is located in Jersey. It was founded in 1987 as Jersey Trust Company. Its acquisitions include Merrill Lynch's international trust and wealth structuring business, Sanne Group's private client business, and NES Financial. In 2022 its revenue was £200 million, with a net income of £34 million.
Jupiter Fund Management–is a fund management group offering equity and bond investments through a range of its own mutual funds and investment companies. It also offers wealth management services. Headquartered in London; it was founded in 1985 by John Duffield who sold it to Commerzbank in two tranches in 1995 and 2000. It was bought out of Commerzbank through a management buy out in 2007 and, in 2010, was listed on the London Stock Exchange. In 2020 it acquired Merian Global Investers. Its assets under management had reached £54 billion in 2025.
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