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Tool rental firm Speedy Hire said profits would be better than expected this year after costcutting. It posted a £57.6million loss last year. The boss of takeaway app Just Eat is in line for a £400,000 payout in three years’ time as part of his package. Chief Peter Plumb has been awarded 58,364 shares.

The old pound coin goes out of circulation on October 15, and we’re being urged to hand “round pounds to Pudsey” by BBC Children In Need and the Treasury. They’ve set up collection points nationwide.

Estate agent reviews site allAgents has removed Purplebricks’ page after the firm questioned the authenticity of critical comments. AllAgents’ Martin McKenzie said: “We will never let the impartiality of our reviews be compromised.”