Man Group (EMG) to exclude controversial stocks from some funds. Tobacco and coal groups face exclusion as hedge fund steps up responsible investment
Lex – G4S (GFS): heist finance. Hiving off the cash solutions unit could leave the UK outsourcer debt-free
G4S (GFS) rises 10% on plan to separate cash from security businesses
Serco Group (SRP) meets raised profit guidance while rivals struggle
Mike Ashley issues dire warning for UK retailing. chief says November was ‘worst on record’ as poor Christmas sales add to gloom
