1. Thames Water bills to rise £174 a year to fund investment
"Storm overflows, bathing water status and reducing leaks and pollutions” are set to be prioritised, but it looks like customers will be footing the bill.
2. Rolls-Royce urges more pace as mini-nuclear shortlisting welcomed
Rolls-Royce was among six companies to see its small modular reactor shortlisted for government contracts.
3. FTSE 100 closed down sharply after late falls
London's lead index closed down 97.36 points, 1.3%, at 7,510.72 while the FTSE 250 fell 302.13 points, 1.7%, at 17,977.29.
4. John Lewis chair Sharon White to step down
White’s five-year term is set to end in 2025 and she has alerted the board that she doesn’t wish to seek re-election for a second stint.
5. Beyoncé joins in on concert film renaissance
Parkwood Entertainment and AMC Entertainment are bringing Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour to the big screen.