Reckitt forecasts year of 'good growth'

Cillit Bang-to-Dettol firm Reckitt Benckiser stuck by growth targets today despite pressure on its Vanish fabric care division in Europe.

The Slough-based company, which last week announced the acquisition of Durex and Scholl owner SSL International, reported a 19% rise in half-year profits to £971m (€1.1bn) and said it was confident of another year of “good growth”.