STOCK WATCH

SHARES in Lakehouse soared after the support services group won a contract with the Welsh government to improve the energy efficiency of more than 6,000 households.

The £55m, three-year scheme will be delivered through the Arbed am Byth joint venture between the group’s Everwarm subsidiary and the Energy Saving Trust.

It will help families reduce their energy use and bills.

Shares climbed 6.3pc, or 2.5p, to 41.8p.