Outsourcer Serco hails strong momentum after rise in new orders
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Government outsourcer Serco said it has seen strong momentum over the second half of 2024 on the back of rising orders. Mark Irwin, group chief executive of Serco, said the group has a “positive” outlook for 2025, as growth in North America looks set to mitigate increased costs in the UK following rises in national insurance contributions and the minimum wage. Overall, we are confident in the group’s outlook Mark Irwin, Serco It said revenues next year will be “in line” with 2024 as it predicts a boost from US defence contracts. “We built stronger trading momentum in the second half of the year, particularly in our North America business, and delivered good margin gains through our relentless focus on performance improvement and disciplined execution.