1. Airports targeted as more strikes get underway, Royal Mail, nurses, rail disputes continue
Rail strikes will continue on Saturday, with action aiming to cripple railways over the Christmas holidays.
2. Twitter users vote for Elon Musk to step down as 'chief twit'
Elon Musk had suggested he would take action based on the result of the poll, which he posted on his account to over 122mln followers.
3. FTSE 100 closes on a positive note as equities stabilise
The UK's blue-chip index finished 0.4% ahead at 7,361 points.
4. Rolls-Royce shortlists three sites for nuclear reactors
The Small Module Reactor (SMR) facility will be around the size of three football pitches and create more than 200 long-term jobs.
5. JD Sports' sale of brands first sign of new CEO's strategy
Analysts at Shore Capital said the divestment may have raised an eyebrow or two, but on the “surface looks like sensible activity".