1. Another twist in the Telegraph saga?
The Daily and Sunday Telegraph have been put up for sale, with reports the former owners, the Barclay family, have tabled a new bid.
2. Royal Mail denied a shorter working week
Royal Mail's owner International Distributions Services PLC (LSE:IDS) had hopes to end Saturday deliveries but has been dealt a blow by ministers.
3. Aviva moves to next step of improvement plan
Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) is now in the operational improvement stage of its strategic change plan, according to Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE:DB).
4. Bond yields hit a nine-month high
Bond yields – the interest governments must offer to buyers of its debt – have steadily climbed as global inflationary pressures continue.
5. FTSE 100 falls back again at the close
At the close, the FTSE 100 had lost 0.3% on the day to finish at a level 7,600 points.