1. FTSE 100 rallies on rate cut optimism
London's blue-chip shares made a cautiously positive start, further boosted by the central bank decision.
2. Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged
MPC members voted by the same 7-2 majority to maintain the bank rate at 5.25%.
3. Ocado plunges as overseas customer pauses robotic warehouse
Shares plunged 15% after the online grocery technology group revealed some fresh challenges in Canada.
4. Supreme Court deems Horse Hill oil well approval unlawful
The council should have considered the climate impacts from the burning of oil as fuel, the judge said.
5. NatWest pays £125m to take on Sainsbury's Bank
Customers are expected to be transferred in the first half of next year.
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