Auto Trader climbs after update

Shares in FTSE 100 classified advertising firm Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) rose by 3.43% to 440p (as of 13:15 BST) after it announced that it would continue to offer free advertising services to its vehicle industry customers that are required to remain closed during May.

CEO Nathan Coe commented: “We remain committed to supporting our customers, our industry and our people. As our customers are not able to meaningfully trade, we will do what we can to support them such that when restrictions are lifted, they are able to get back to business“.