Good morning. In the news today, The Times reports that Kier’s shares jumped more than 40 per cent after it said that it had received “significant interest” to buy its house-building division and reported net debt at the lower end of previous guidance.
Also in The Times, Britain’s third-largest house-builder spooked investors yesterday by reporting a fall in first-half profits and warned of a decline in full-year margins.
Travis Perkins confirms plan to offload Wickes
Barclays profits up 82% despite tough climate
