Bellway hikes divi as profits surge

Bellway, the house builder listed on the FTSE 250, reported a massive jump in profits in its first half, leading to a 50 per cent jump in the interim dividend.

Bellway, the house builder listed on the FTSE 250, reported a massive jump in profits in its first half, leading to a 50 per cent jump in the interim dividend.

Revenue increased by 9.6% in the six months to January 31st to £502.5m, from £458.6m the year before, as the company reported a 5.8% increase in the number of homes completed to 2,597.

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