1. Rolls-Royce flies lower after buy rating removed by US bank
"Following a strong recovery from the depths of Covid, we believe Rolls-Royce shares are now approaching [...] fair value," Citigroup said.
2. UK services sector sheds jobs over low demand, rising cost concerns
Firms cited falling confidence among clients in the wake of the Budget and lacklustre domestic and overseas economic conditions.
3. FTSE 100 little moved
London's blue-chip index was little changed on Monday.
4. Aldi UK has 'best Christmas ever' as seasonal treat sales soar
Revenues rose 3.4% to more than £1.6 billion in the four weeks to 24 December with sales of Christmas products up by 100% year-on-year.
5. Wind power leaps past gas as UK’s largest source of electricity
Some 29% of the UK’s electricity over the year was produced by wind turbines, while a quarter came from gas.