1. FTSE 100 Live
Index rallies; US stocks mixed on government shutdown fears.
2. Frasers trounced in failed bid for Boohoo board appointments
In a Friday general meeting, 64% voted against appointing Frasers’ founder and figurehead Mike Ashley as a director of the company.
3. Carnival hits revenue record after ‘incredibly strong finish’ to year
Underlying profits were a record at US$6.1 billion or more than 40% higher than a year ago.
4. Royal Mail £3.6bn takeover passes national security check
Kretinsky’s EP Group noted on Friday that the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster had conditionally approved its bid
5. Government borrowing hits three-year low for November
Borrowing totalled £11.2 billion in November, down £3.4 billion year on year and was the lowest level for the month since 2021.