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.