1. FTSE 100 Live
Shares break losing streak
2. Dr Martens sales nosedive; British footwear brand struggles to capture US market
Turnover of £877.1 million represented a year-on-year decrease of 12.3%, undershooting the 11% drop forecast by the market.
3. Shell and Exxon near £394 million deal to sell North Sea gas fields
This potential sale includes the Clipper and Leman Alpha field clusters. The move is part of a broader trend of major oil and gas companies exiting the ageing North Sea basin to focus on newer, more profitable ventures.
4. Royal Mail safeguards can be extended after the takeover if needed
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said the promises made by Daniel Kretinsky not to break up Royal Mail could be extended by the government.
5. Anglo American urged not to cut investment in North Yorkshire's Woodsmith mine
However, as the mine has already soaked up US$7 billion in investment, the group has been looking for partners.