Countrywide (CWD) shareholders agree to £140m rescue package. Emergency fundraising needed for estate agent’s survival after failed bond issue
Bunzl (BNZL) moves into Norway as acquisitions boost sales. Amazon’s entry into business supplies market yet to show ‘any major impact’ on trading
Barclays (BARC) refuses mortgage over Taylor Wimpey (TW.) leases. Bank takes issue with underleases sold to buyers in east London development