HC-One bolstered by boost in profit

Major care home operator HC-One has reported a pre-tax profit for the first time since it was formed in 2011, its accounts to the year ended 30 September 2017 show. Turnover rose 2.5% to £305.6m during the 12-month period, from £298.1, the year previous. Cost of sales at the group were slightly up 0.5% to…