
A plastic sheet on the door to a home under construction on a Taylor Wimpey new housing development.
Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/BloombergHere’s the key business news from London-listed companies this morning.
Taylor Wimpey Plc: The homebuilder expects its full year operating profit to be towards the top end of analyst estimates despite build cost inflation of between 9% and 10%, citing “strong” demand for homes.

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