1. French stocks surge on initial election result
European stocks leapt higher as analysts said the first round of French voting was not as bad as feared, but some warned that major worries remain.
2. Energy bills ease to two-year lows under new price cap
Energy bills should ease for the next three months as the new Ofgem energy price cap comes into effect today.
3. FTSE 100 fails to hold onto early gains
London's blue-chip index started strong but ended with a whimper.
4. UK house prices rose in June
Housing affordability is still stretched, though mortgage providers have started to trim rates.
5. Unite union calls off Port Talbot strike after owner's threat
Steelworkers at Port Talbot have called off a planned strike after a threat from owners Tata.