Mitie Group (MTO) boss warns on ‘challenging’ year ahead. UK outsourcer says Carillion’s demise raises ‘fundamental questions’ about industry.
Aviva (AV.) shareholders riled by chief’s BlackRock role. Insurer stokes investor anger over Mark Wilson taking seat at rival asset manager.
Lex – Nex Group (NXG)/Michael Spencer: charging rhinos. Price could be steep if pachyderms join the charge.
Berkeley Group Holdings (The) (BKG) fails to help May on building more homes. Developer fears damage to market from tighter borrowing rules and economic uncertainty.
Unilever (ULVR) has chosen to protect itself from British capitalism. The Netherlands is friendlier to established businesses that the UK neglects.
British American Tobacco (BATS), Imperial Brands (IMB) – Big tobacco keeps tabs on growth of vaping. UK is second biggest ecigarette market but not everyone is convinced growth can last.
Nex Group (NXG) shares rocket 36% on CME takeover talks. Sale negotiations spark speculation of auction for UK financial technology business.
FCA weighs claim of ‘false market’ in bookies’ shares. Campaign says William Hill (WMH) and Ladbrokes Coral Group (LCL) ‘misled’ over curbs to fixed odds terminals.
