1. NatWest profits soar but Farage fiasco dominates
Bank posted better than expected interim and a share buyback sparking more barns from ex-UKIP man
2. British Airways profits soar to record levels but can they be sustained?
Passenger traffic skyrocketed in the first half of 2023, boosted by pent-up travel demand and easing restrictions in Asia.
3. Telegraph to be touted for sale by Goldman Sachs
Lloyds Bank took control of the paper group last month after a dispute over a loan repayment
4. FTSE 100 stages late recovery to end the week higher
At the close, London's blue-chip index was up 2 points at 7,694, reversing an earlier decline.
5. An IPO in London? Cyanide maker plots float
Draslovka, the world's biggest cyanide maker, is reportedly working with banks on a potential initial public offer in London.