1. Rolls-Royce plans to test electric engine
Showcasing the new system at the Paris Air Show, Rolls-Royce confirmed the engine would be tested using sustainable aviation fuels in the coming months in Dahlewitz, near Berlin.
2. Netflix T&Cs searches surge after Black Mirror release
The first episode of the latest instalment of Charlie Brooker’s hit series, ‘Joan is Awful’, features a dramatic situation that results from everyday mistakes, not reading T&Cs before accepting.
3. Mortgage chaos hits first-time buyers
Come last weekend, 40% of 95% loan-to-value mortgages had disappeared from the market since the start of June, according to Moneyfacts, as just 199 of the original 347 products remained.
4. FTSE 100 sees second straight day of losses at the close
At the close, the FTSE 100 had slipped 19 points to finish at 7,569 for a 0.3% loss on the day.
5. Frasers continues buying spree with Boohoo stake
“Boohoo is an attractive proposition to us with its laser focus on young female consumers. We see potential synergies and an opportunity to strengthen our brand proposition in collaboration with Boohoo,” the statement said.