WPP's profits rise 10% but UK growth slows over Brexit worries

Sir Martin Sorrell’s group says British advertisers held back spending in the first half of the year – but says there could be signs of a ‘post-Brexit vote recovery’Sir Martin Sorrell’s WPP has reported a healthy boost in revenues and profits in the second quarter but saw revenue growth slow in the UK as advertisers held back spending over concerns about the Brexit vote.WPP has reported headline profits up by 10% to £769m and global revenues of £6.5bn in