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Private sector hiring increases by less than anticipated in August, ADP says
Hiring in the US increased at a slower-than-expected pace last month, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
US will not participate in international initiative to develop Covid-19 vaccine
The US government said overnight that it will not participate in a global initiative to develop, manufacture and equitably distribute a vaccine for Covid-19 due to the World Health Organization’s involvement.
Pendragon targets FY profits of up to £90m after revamp
Car dealer Pendragon said it was targeting full-year profits of up to £90m by mid-decade as it looked for more cost cuts across the group amid the coronavirus crisis.
Barratt FY profits slump on Covid lockdown as special divi scrapped
Full year profits at house builder Barratt almost halved and a special dividend scrapped as the coronavirus lockdown hits sales in the fourth quarter, although it reported a sharp rise in completions in the new year as restrictions were eased.