1. Thames Water value plummets as key investor writes down stake
Private pension fund the University Superannuation Scheme reported its 20% stake in Kemble Water, Thames’ ultimate parent, fell from £956 million in 2022 to £364 million last year.
2. Aldi is not the Christmas winner it claims to be, say analysts
Analysts believe reports of Aldi’s "record" Christmas trading are slightly wide of the mark and instead believe the discount supermarket saw volumes decrease.
3. FTSE 100: Stocks slip again as investors pare rate cut bets
At the close, London's blue-chip index was down 39.19 points, 0.5%, at 7,682.33 while the FTSE 250 closed down 209.05 points, 1.1%, at 19,302.75
4. The O2: Elton John and Calvin Klein help record-breaking year
During 2023, the iconic landmark welcomed over 8.9 million visitors, marking a 17% increase from 2022.
5. Ryanair listings removed from Booking.com, Kiwi, Kayak in scraping row
In a statement, the airline operator welcomed the move, saying it could be the result of pressure from consumer protection agencies.
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