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Barratt forward sales up 2.5% with trading in line
House builder Barratt Developments said total forward sales were up 2. 5% in the calendar year to May 6 to £3. 3bn, adding that current trading was in line with expectations.
Thursday newspaper round-up: FOBTs, Sky, trade plans, BP
A cut to the maximum stake on addictive betting machines to £2 has been delayed after a senior minister led a cabinet revolt against the plans. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport planned to announce the reduction today after winning over sceptics in the Treasury but a source close to the cabinet says Esther McVey, the work and pensions secretary, has strongly objected to the plan. - The Times.
US close: Wall Street higher as oil prices continue climb
Wall Street finished in the green on Wednesday, after energy shares were given a boost by Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal.