Reckitt Benckiser has reported a 15% increase in adjusted net income following the launch of new products such as Air Wick Freshmatic.

Consumer goods group Unilever has increased annual pre-tax profit by 11% to €5.18 billion, just above market forecast consensus.

Hygiene services group Rentokil Initial warned that profits were likely to be £10 million short after weaker consumer spending impacted its City Link delivery arm.