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FIVE at FIVE: MGM cyber attack; Barclays job cuts; Slug’s pint surcharges; FTSE 100 higher; Primark ups guidance

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

1. MGM Resorts suffers cyber-attack as booking systems crash

Falling victim to the attack late on Monday, nearly all of the group’s online activities were initially impacted, with gamblers at the group’s casino floors unable to play, while hotel electronic key cards and staff emails also stopped working.

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2. Barclays to cut 450 jobs in "unnecessary" move, says Unite

Unite national officer Dominic Hook said: “How can a profitable finance organisation such as Barclays slash over 450 staff amid a cost-of-living crisis?"

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3. Slug & Lettuce owner adds surcharge to pints during busy periods

It's not only Uber using surge pricing, it might soon be your local as well. What next - the kebab on the way home.

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4. FTSE 100 closes up 31 points at 7,528

London's blue-chips made good progress with telecoms and banks leading the way.

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5. Primark owner, AB Foods, ups guidance as food sales grow

The FTSE 100-listed firm now expects full-year operating profit to be “moderately ahead” of last year.

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