1. UK signs free trade deal with India
After three years of negotiations under different governments, India and the UK have finalised a deal covering trade, investment and employment measures.
2. Deliveroo jumps into the arms of DoorDash in £3bn deal
The UK takeaway delivery company accepted a takeover for less than half its 2021 IPO price – though some analysts suggested a counterbid is possible.
3. FTSE 100 makes late dash to extend winning streak as gold miners top risers
The London index extended its winning run to 16 days, up just 1 points to 8,597.42, having been on the climb ever since 10 April.
4. Slump in services sentiment could lead to more Bank of England rate cuts
The worst level of business confidence in the UK's dominant services in well over a year has raised the prospect of the Bank of England cutting interest rates at successive meetings.
5. AB Foods confirms talks to sell loss-making bread business
The Primark owner confirmed talks were ongoing about a potential deal for its Allied Bakeries arm, which analysts said should be welcomed by shareholders.