LSE:SRP 16 February 2026

Serco shares slide as UK insourcing plans weigh on sector

Serco shares slide as UK insourcing plans weigh on sector

Serco shares fell 1.4% to 241 pence after UK ministers announced new rules requiring departments to consider bringing services in-house before renewing large outsourcing contracts. The Cabinet Office told departments to prepare five-year capacity plans and run public-interest tests on contracts over £1 million. Serco’s next trading update is due June 25.
June 17, 2026