MORNING NEWS: British Land, Grainger and Generation Rent

The burgeoning build-to-rent sector is in the news this morning. British Land is reported to be making a push into the growing market while Grainger plans to increase its investment in the private rental sector to £1.2bn over the next three years as demand for its properties soars. Also this morning, reaction – and in some quarters scepticism – in response to Mothercare’s rescue plan unveiled yesterday. NEWS ROUND-UP: Top five tips for succeeding in tech 5G: How to prepare for next-level connectivity Sainsbury’s-Asda merger faces watchdog scrutiny Ocado shares jump 44% on tie-up with big US grocer Doubts cast over Mothercare’s future despite funding lifeline Carluccio’s gets £10m sweetener Countryside to double housebuilding Grainger raises its sights to serve Generation Rent British Land plans push into the ‘build-to-rent’ market