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Michael Hunter,Simon Hunt and Graeme Evans

FTSE 100 Live 18 June: Hargreaves Lansdown surges on new bid, index higher

Whitbread United States London Premier Inn

Premier Inn owner Whitbread and the US-focused plant hire firm Ashtead are in the spotlight during an improved session for the FTSE 100.

Whitbread’s update for the three months to 31 May showed a stronger UK performance but with demand for weekend trips to London slowing.

Sunbelt owner Ashtead reported annual profits of around £3.9 billion after benefiting from demand linked to US mega projects.

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