Vodafone Group (VOD) faces growth test after cut to dividend. UK group is in the doldrums and 5G push looks unlikely to prove a panacea
Labour plans nationalisation at below market value. Corbyn to propose limited compensation because of ‘asset stripping’
Lombard – Fintech challengers lose to 18th-century lender. Banking body awards funds to oldest mutual savings and mortgage provider Nationwide
Standard Life Aberdeen (SLA) suffers heavy revolt over CFO pay. 42% of investors vote against UK fund house’s remuneration report
Renishaw (RSW) warns on profits again as slowdown persists. Engineer struggles with weakened electronics demand in Asia
Capita (CPI) appoints two employees to main board. Outsourcing company is first FTSE 250 group in three decades to bring workers into boardroom
Lex – US-China trade dispute. Renishaw (RSW): chippy chappy. UK precision instruments maker’s outlook darkens amid US-China trade tensions
Lex – Vodafone Group (VOD): maturing test. The big question is whether new systems can lift the top line
Portmeirion Group (PMP) predicts profit ‘significantly below’ expectations. Pottery group’s shares shed a quarter as export sales drop
Pensions ruling pushes Premier Foods (PFD) to £43m loss. High Court ruled last year that separate rate for female pensions had to end
Land Securities Group (LAND) property values slide as UK retail crisis bites. Real estate group says decline for retail parks and shopping centres led to worse full-year loss
Pub operator EI Group (EIG) boosted by rising drinks sales. Britain’s largest pub company reports increasing revenues and profits
Vegan sausage roll demand boosts Greggs (GRG) sales. Bakery chain beats high street gloom as it reports ‘exceptional’ growth
Vodafone Group (VOD) sells New Zealand mobile business for $2.2bn. UK telecoms group scales back overseas empire as it focuses on Europe
