1. PM says new laws will 'exonerate' Post Office scandal victims
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said at PMQs the government will pass laws to ‘exonerate’ the victims of the Post Office scandal.
2. Sainsbury's backs outlook but sales growth eases over Christmas
J Sainsbury PLC (LSE:SBRY) backed its full-year outlook despite reporting a slowdown in sales growth over Christmas.
3. Greggs soars after reporting spike in sales and shop openings
Greggs PLC (LSE:GRG) stock jumped on Thursday after the bakery chain reported strong like-for-like sales, which analysts warmly welcomed.
4. FTSE 100 stocks fail to be inspired by positive US open
FTSE 100 was down by about 30 points today at 7,654, with Admiral now the top faller in the index.