1. Hargreaves Lansdown formally agrees £5.4bn private equity takeover offer
The offer tabled by CVC, Nordic Capital and Platinum Ivy values Hargreaves at a 54% premium to Hargreaves’ share price on 11 April.
2. Bellway says 'consumer confidence has returned' as housebuilder hits targets
“We are encouraged” by Labour’s plans and planning reforms, chief executive Jason Honeyman said.
3. FTSE 100 edges up as calm returns to markets
London's blue-chip index moved higher on Friday, following a turbulent week.
4. Revolution Bars secures 'long-term future' as rescue plan approved
Lawyers on behalf of Revolution had told London’s High Court that the chain was set to run out of cash in August without the rescue plan.
5. Disney planning $5bn Europe and UK filmmaking splurge
In-production films at Pinewood include a new Fantastic Four movie and another unnamed Star Wars movie.