A pathway to success

THE pensions revolution is still driving strong sales at landscapers Marshalls.

The Yorkshire-based firm, which paved much of Trafalgar Square, has reported an 8pc rise in revenue to £430.2m, with profits up 12pc to £67.9m.

Chief executive Martyn Coffey said it was helped by sweeping reforms to pensions in 2015 giving people over 55 full control of their savings, with many choosing to use some of the cash to spruce up their homes.

It has also seen a rise in demand for bollards to prevent terrorist attacks such as those in Nice and London. Marshalls is paying a supplementary dividend of 4p on top of a final dividend of 6.8p, meaning a full-year dividend of 10.8p.