1. Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi confirm talks to create carmaking giant
The trio firmed up plans to “start consideration towards a business integration through the establishment of a joint holding company”.
2. UK economy stalls as growth estimates scaled back
Gross domestic product was unchanged over the quarter to September, against a previously thought 0.1% growth.
3. FTSE 100 struggles for direction
London's blue chips bounced between positive and negative territory on Monday.
4. Aviva firms up £3.7 billion deal to buy Direct Line
“This deal is excellent news for the customers and shareholders of Aviva and Direct Line,” Aviva chief executive Amanda Blanc commented.
5. Royal Mail to scrap Saturday second-class post in trial
Almost one million households across the UK will no longer receive second-class post on Saturdays under the trial.
And with small caps
Seeing Machines inks £26m collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric Mobility