Shares digital

Shares in environmental services group Eaga (EAGA) jumped 7% to 178.75p after winning a BBC contract. Under the status of ‘preferred bidder’, it will run a scheme over the next five years to help television viewers with the switch-over from analogue to digital services. Eligible persons, including those aged 75 and over or registered blind, will get assistance in getting equipment installed for the digital service.

Shares says: The deal will

help to diversify work from its current utilities bias. DC