1. FTSE 100 live
UK blue chips outperform global market
2. Greggs’ growth story shows signs of cooling
Total sales were up 10.6% in the 12 weeks to 28 September, compared to 20.8% in the same period in 2023.
3. Britain braces for bitter winter as coldest weather in Europe expected
This comes as the US Climate Prediction Center has recently lifted predictions for a La Niña phenomenon, which would bring cooler weather to Europe, from 74% to 83%.
4. Haleon buys back some shares as Pfizer sells down stake
The FTSE 100 consumer health group made the purchase at a price of 308p per share.
5. UK shop prices fall at steepest rate for three years
The BRC-NielsenIQ index of shop prices showed September prices fell 0.6% versus a year ago, accelerating from deflation of 0.3% the previous month.