Countrywide (CWD) profits halved in 2018 as debts take toll. Estate agent hit by slowing UK housing market and remains ‘cautious’ over outlook for this year.
Shore Capital Group Ltd. (SGR) to buy rival Stockdale in £9m deal. Tie-up creates London’s fourth-largest broking and advisory firm as consolidation intensifies.
Tullow Oil (TLW) resumes dividend after returning to profit. Debt-laden oil and gas explorer brings forward $67m payout programme
Under fire Kate Swann to chair vets group. Appointment comes after investors urged to reject her pay package at food retailer SSP Group (SSPG)
