1. BT soars after hiking dividend and pledging global 'optimisation'
Shares in the FTSE 100 group surged 10.5% higher to 125p in what is set to be the best one-day gain in two and a half years.
2. EasyJet's CEO heads for exit, interim results beat forecasts
After seven years in charge, Lundgren will be succeeded as CEO by current finance chief Kenton Jarvis, who joined the low-cost carrier in February 2021.
3. Lloyds AGM crashed by pro-Palestinian and climate protestors
"You are profiting from companies who cause harm. Focus on humanity, put the human, put the planet before profit," one activist was heard stating as they were escorted out.
4. FTSE 100 falls
London's blue chips ended the day 7 points lower at 8,438.
5. Chevron to quit North Sea after 55 years
A sale will involve the group's divestment of its 19.4% stake in the Cair oilfield, the BP-operated site located to the west of the Shetland region.