1. Shell blasted by climate activists over oil output u-turn
According to Global Witness, the U-turn could see Shell produce an average of 29mln tonnes of extra carbon dioxide each year.
2. Vodafone’s long-awaited merger with Three finally agreed
Neither side will pay any cash consideration for the deal, with each contributing different amounts of debt on completion of the deal, which is expected by the end of next year.
3. HSBC pulls mortgages for the second time in a week
Asia-focused HSBC pulled its entire range of mortgage products on Friday and issued them again with higher prices on Monday.
4. FTSE 100 closes above 7,600 for first time this week
The FTSE 100 posting its best finish this week at 7,603 points but only a modest 0.1% gain.
5. Carolyn McCall’s future in the balance after parliamentary grilling
The boss of the broadcaster was put under the microscope by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport Committee over her knowledge of the Philip Schofield scandal, as well as the broader culture at ITV.