1. FTSE 100 on strong form
London's lead index closed up 126.41 points at 7,464.99
2. Airlines under fire as travel chaos continues
Some 300 flights were cancelled on Tuesday, following the grounding of thousands on Monday due to an air traffic control fault.
3. Persimmon, Barratt, Vistry up as environmental rules scrapped
Housebuilders were firmly on the front foot after the government announced it was scrapping UK environmental rules, scrutinised by developers.
4. London Stock Exchange boss comes out swinging for Square Mile
David Schwimmer went to bat for the Square Mile in a bid to dispel fears that the junior AIM market is on borrowed time.
5. Bunzl lifts guidance as profit and revenue tick higher
Bunzl said it expected adjusted operating profit to be moderately higher than last year, following a solid first-half performance.