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FIVE at FIVE: Entain bribery shock; Persimmon profits hit; Wilko collapses; Jimmy Choo merger; FTSE 100

Here’s Proactive’s round-up of the top financial stories of the day, with helpful links taking you directly to the news

1. Entain provisions for Turkish bribery probe dwarf analysts' expectations

The Ladbrokes ower set aside over half a billion pounds for its ongoing Turkish bribery case, blowing analysts’ predictions of £200 million.

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2. Persimmon's profit hit by rising rates but holds guidance

Persimmon remains on course to hit current profit expectations despite a brutal first half that saw completions and revenue tumble.

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3. Wilko enters administration, thousands of jobs at risk

Having grappled with inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions since the pandemic, Wilko entered administration on Thursday.

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4. Tapestry's multibillion-dollar Capri deal places Jimmy Choo and Kate Spade under same roof

Tapestry, the parent company of Kate Spade and Coach, has announced its intention to acquire Capri Holdings for $8.5 billion.

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5. FTSE 100

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