FT 14/05/19 | Vox Markets

FT 14/05/19

Jeremy Kyle Show suspension adds to ITV (ITV) woes. Show’s halt after death of participant comes as shares in broadcaster continue to fall

Roland Rudd approaches WPP (WPP) about Finsbury buyout. Possible deal for PR firm, which could be worth more than £100m, comes amid marketing group’s overhaul

Lombard – Centrica (CNA) hasn’t checked the weather on £2m CEO pay. Iain Conn’s 44% rise comes despite the closest thing to a profit warning

Centrica (CNA) chief defends pay after ‘challenging’ 2019 start. UK energy supplier hit by new cap on household energy bills

Lex – FirstGroup (FGP)/Greyhound: engineering works. Poorly performing UK transport group is on a journey

Metro Bank (MTRO) shares fall as it reaffirms capital raising. Upstart UK lender reassures customers after social media speculation

Funeral provider Dignity (DTY) warns of hit as deaths decline. Number of deaths in Britain down 12% in first quarter of the year

Metro Bank (MTRO) explores sale of a chunk of loan book. Upstart UK lender draws up plans to sell more than £1bn worth of loans

Melrose Industries (MRO) bonus award perplexes staff at factory marked for closure. GKN aircraft parts unit set to close by 2021 despite improved performance last year

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