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Softcat reaffirms full-year guidance
Softcat said on Tuesday that full-year results were set to be in line with expectations.
London pre-open: Stocks seen down after long weekend
London stocks were set to dip at the open on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
Bunzl's Nisbets takeover cleared by Irish regulator, ICG profits more than double
London open The FTSE 100 was called to open down around 10 points.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: Ofwat, Facebook, Deutsche Bank
Ofwat is poised to refuse most water companies’ requests to ratchet up consumer bills, with some getting as little as half of what they have asked for, the Guardian has learned. The decision from the water watchdog for England and Wales, Ofwat, has been formally delayed until 11 July because of the general election. Its verdict, known as a draft determination, comes amid a growing crisis in the water sector. – Guardian.
Bunzl Nisbets purchase cleared by Ireland regulator
Bunzl’s £339m takeover of UK-based catering equipment provider Nisbets has been cleared by Ireland’s competition regulator, the company said on Tuesday.
Shop price inflation slows further in May
Shop price inflation in the UK slowed to 0. 6% in May, according to fresh data released on Tuesday, from 0. 8% in April.