1. Premier Inn to adopt heat pumps in net zero push
An audit will begin next year ahead of a plan to ditch gas boilers in Whitbread’s 840-plus UK hotels, the company said.
2. UK house prices fall in May, rising mortgages to boost pressure
In May, prices slipped by 0.1% on a seasonally-adjusted basis, partly reversing April’s surprise 0.4% rise.
3. FTSE 100 closes up
London's blue-chip index finished the first trading day of June higher, closing 0.6% up at 7,490 as a rebound in copper prices helped to support the miners.
4. Entain faces £300mln fine in Turkey bribery case, says Citi
The FTSE 100-listed Ladbrokes owner has conceded any fine would be “substantial,” but Citi analysts quantified it.
5. Drax US projects ‘highly attractive’ – broker
RBC noted Drax should enjoy returns “significantly ahead” of the costs of the US projects, given the country’s “supportive” offers.