1. Entain losses narrow despite US venture struggling to gain market share
Group losses after tax totalled £46.9 million, which was a significant improvement from the £448 million loss penned in the 2023 interims.
2. Lloyds Bank's private landlord arm buys over 150 more houses
The purchase was agreed with privately owned housebuilder Morris Homes across two of their key developments, St Michael’s Park in Northampton and Prince’s Meadows in Kirkham.
3. FTSE 100 Live
Blue-chip losses narrow.
4. Persimmon half-year profits flat but election boost provides encouragement
The FTSE 100 housebuilder completed 4,445 new home sales in the first six months of 2024, up 5% on the year before, turning around from a 10% fall in the first quarter.
5. Deliveroo launches buyback after delivering first ever profit
Chief executive Will Shu noted the return to profit and positive cash flow marked “two major financial milestones,” coming in part on a “stabilising” consumer environment.