Serco hit by tough markets in first half

Outsourcing group Serco was hit by tough markets and reorganising costs in the first half but said it expected a strong showing in the second.

Outsourcing group Serco was hit by tough markets and reorganising costs in the first half but said it expected a strong showing in the second.

Revenue was up 4.3% to £2.3bn, with adjusted pre-tax profit down 17.4% to £102.1m.

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