Fact check
“The London Stock Exchange has faced a string of recent departures.”
Reasoning
The claim states that the London Stock Exchange has faced a string of recent departures. The provided evidence includes reports of Flutter Entertainment delisting, CRH moving its listing to New York, Wise shifting its primary listing to New York, and Tate & Lyle agreeing to a takeover that will remove it from the exchange. These examples demonstrate a pattern of recent exits, directly supporting the claim.
On confidence: Multiple recent news articles from a reputable source (The Guardian) document several high-profile companies leaving the London Stock Exchange.
Important context
The departures cited are high‑profile and occurred within the last year, indicating a notable trend rather than isolated incidents.
Evidence
Supporting (3)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceLondon Stock Exchange | The Guardian
London Stock Exchange | The Guardian Skip to main content Skip to navigation London Stock Exchange September 2026 London’s investment bankers and lawyers make more than £1bn in takeover frenzy Nils Pratley on finance double quotation mark…
- Tier 1 — Primary sourcePaddy Power owner Flutter to scrap listing on London Stock Exchange | London Stock Exchange | The Guardian
Paddy Power owner Flutter Entertainment is the world’s largest online betting company. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Paddy Power owner Flutter Entertainment is the world’s largest online betting company.…
- Tier 1 — Primary sourcePaddy Power owner Flutter to scrap listing on London Stock Exchange | London Stock Exchange | The Guardian
delisting”, it said in a statement. It is the latest high-profile exit from London’s stock market as companies increasingly turn to the US , where valuations and executive pay can be higher. The building materials group CRH delisted from…
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a few selected companies reported by a single news outlet; broader market data or additional sources could provide a more comprehensive view of the overall departure rate.
- Last verified:
- Sep 27, 2026, 4:18 AM CDT
- Pipeline:
- 2.1.0
- Claim type:
- Factual
Where this claim appeared
Indian billionaire’s payments firm plots biggest London flotation in yearsThe Guardian · Joanna Partridge