1. Barclays takes scalpel to costs and boosts returns
Shares soared after Barclays promised to return billions to shareholders and launched a cost-cutting drive which could see job losses.
2. Neuralink works in first human trial, Musk says
Neuralink's first human recipient is now able to control a computer cursor through thoughts alone, according to Elon Musk.
3. UK recession could be over, claims BoE
"We think the economy is already actually showing distinct signs of an upturn," Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey told MPs.
4. FTSE 100 falls
The FTSE 100 was down 17 points at 7,711.
5. Monzo nears £40 billion valuation
The digital bank is targeting a slight increase in its valuation as it completes a new funding round.