1. FTSE 100 slides as the rising oil price adds to inflationary fears
At the close, London's lead index was down 58.44 points at 7,652.94 while the FTSE 250 tumbled 340.50 points to 18,449.27.
2. Savings rates hit highest level since 2008
Average rates on one-year and longer-term fixed bonds, alongside individual savings accounts, all sit above 5% currently.
3. S4 Capital takes axe to staff numbers as revenues stall
Staff numbers have fallen to 8,550 from around 9,040 a year ago, with plans for “further actions in the second half".
4. UK house prices retreat on rising rates
UK house sellers are cutting their asking prices at the fastest rate in more than a decade.
5. Royal Mail owner gets broker boost as UK arm 'undervalued'
JP Morgan highlighted the potential upside from the firm's UK business.