CRH commits to UK business as it defends itself against activist criticism

CRH has said it remains committed to its UK business, despite falling profits and a looming Brexit, and has defended itself against recent criticism from one of its key shareholders.

In June, the head of Cevian Capital - Europe's largest activist investor which bought into CRH early this year - said the Irish building materials group is "too complex" and needed to implement extensive structural improvements to significantly boost its value.