1. Britishvolt calls in administrators after filing for insolvency
The company, that had been trying to develop an electric vehicle battery factory in northeast England, has called in administrators from EY after failing to find investors for a rescue bid.
2. Bank of England warns looser insurance rules could spark repeat of Equitable Life failure
UK taxpayers could be forced to bail out policyholders under planned new rules for insurers according to the Bank of England echoing events of around 20 years ago.
3. Rio Tinto meets guidance in fourth-quarter numbers
The mining company's numbers match its full-year guidance, according to broker SP Angel, despite iron ore shipments being at the lower end of the range.
4. FTSE 100 rallies but comes up just short at the close
The UK's main index's comeback attempt fell just short by the close, finishing at a respectable 7,851 points for a 0.1% loss on the day.
5. Pawnbroker Ramsdens' price target upgraded following strong results
The pawnbroker has seen a big increase in operating profits thanks to a strong rebound in its travel money business and jewellery sales.