1. Blow for London as Shein drops IPO plans
Heel-dragging by Chinese authorities was blamed for the decision, according to reports.
2. Kingfisher surprises with return to sales growth
It was a better performance from the B&Q owner, but not good enough for many, and the shares fell back after a recent rally.
3. UK housebuilders gain as property sales hit four-year high
Shares in UK housebuilders were well bid in early trading after fresh data showed the property market is enjoying its busiest May since 2021.
4. UK trade deal claims two victims, slammed as 'Whitehall farce'
The UK’s two remaining bioethanol plants are at risk of closure following the government’s trade deal with the United States, which one analyst said could have wide-reaching implications.
5. FTSE 100 slides back as retailers, banks and miners drop
London's blue chips saw most of their gains from the previous day wiped out.
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