1. Manchester United shares jump as manager Erik Ten Hag sacked
Ten Hag was told of the club’s board’s decision on Monday morning, having joined Man U in 2022 and had his contract extended to 2026 three months ago.
2. Lloyds Bank confirms court ruling sets 'higher bar' for motor finance claims
In a statement today, the lender noted Friday's Court of Appeal decision on the case of Hopcraft and Close Bros relating to motor commission arrangements.
3. FTSE 100 Live
Stocks wobble
4. Business confidence hits four-month low as Budget draws closer
This reflected falling confidence around the economy as a whole and firms’ own trading prospects, with the drop taking sentiment further from a nine-year high seen this summer.
5. Keir Starmer confirms rise in bus fare cap
“Starmer must think people who get the bus aren’t working people,” chided shadow transport secretary Helen Whately. “That’s £10 a week extra to get to work under Labour,” she beamed from her X account.