1. FTSE 100 Live
Stocks rally on inflation numbers
2. Whitbread unveils £100m buyback to sweeten profits plunging 22%
The Premier Inn owner said the half-year to 29 August was a period that saw "a slightly softer UK demand environment", while management made investments in the five-year 'accelerating growth plan', partially offset by positive momentum in its newer market of Germany.
3. UK inflation eases to three-year low on drop in air fares
The update from the Office for National Statistics revealed that September's consumer prices index was up 1.7% compared to a year ago, the lowest since April 2021.
4. ASML loses European tech crown as stock sheds $50bn
ASML’s sharp downturn follows a warning that it expects a slower cyclical recovery in the semiconductor market.
5. Pair a steak bake with a Bollinger at Greggs’ new Champagne bar
Those with elevated taste buds will be able to dip their sausage, bean and cheese melt into a selection of delicately curated dips, including a harissa coconut yoghurt and a romesco sauce with almonds.