Severn Trent (SVT) dividend jumps after payout criticism. Inflation-busting rise comes after Labour outlines plan to renationalise water groups
Metro Bank (MTRO) hit by shareholder protest. More than 25% of voters opposed the reappointments of heads of two key board committees
Lex – Tesco (TSCO) – Tesco Bank/UK mortgages: house strife. Mortgage costs have plunged; so have lenders’ margins
Peppa Pig fails to offset DVD decline at Entertainment One Limited (ETO). Film distribution business weighs on full-year results at production group
Shaftesbury (SHB) pushes up rents as West End resilient to retail woes. Central London portfolio largely avoided broader turmoil on the high street
WH Smith (SMWH) chief Stephen Clarke to step down in October. Departure announced as retailer reports 15% rise in group sales
Halfords Group (HFD) sees profit fall, blames weather and sentiment. Bike and car accessories retailer says transformation plan to take longer than expected
Tesco (TSCO) – Tesco Bank falls victim to UK mortgage price war. Lender pulls out of market due to ‘challenging conditions’
