1. Asking prices for UK houses in biggest monthly fall since 2018
UK house prices declined at the fastest pace for the month of August since 2018, while year-on-year, they declined for the first time since prior to the pandemic, according to latest figures from Rightmove.
2. Crest Nicholson profit warning hits housebuilders
In an unscheduled trading update, the housebuilder said sales per outlet per week were 0.25 in the seven weeks to 18 August, half its previous forecast.
3. RTOP plans London listing in welcome boost for City
RTOP, which works with clients in the financial services sector, is to announce that it is pursuing a direct listing in London - a process which involves a company going public without issuing any new shares.
4. M&S tech boss steps down months after promotion
Co-chief executive Katie Bickerstaffe will now take over Pee’s responsibilities after she stretched his role in January to switch focus from just data to broader technology.
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5. FTSE 100 closed down 4.61 points at 7,257.82
London's blue-chips ran out of steam to close in the red