1. Chancellor and City watchdog unveil reforms to boost investment
Rachel Reeves launched various measures to boost investment ahead of her Mansion House speech on Tuesday night, while the Financial Conduct Authority also unveiled changes to lower public listing costs.
2. Barratt Redrow plunges as outlook softens
Shares in the housebuilder tumbled after it indicated profits were in line with market expectations, but a "challenging" market had led to softer guidance for the coming year.
3. FTSE 100 climbs past 9,000-point milestone but then tumbles back
The London index dropped almost 60 points in the end to close at 8,938.3.
4. B&M plunges to all-time lows as disappointing sales continue
Shares in the discounter fell over 11% in early trading to around all-time lows after a trading update for its first quarter that analysts said continued a disappointing run.
5. Ilika secures £1.25m grant to progress Goliath battery development
CEO Graeme Purdy talked about the company’s grant supporting its Goliath battery program, explaining that the company is benefiting from the UK government’s national industrial strategy.
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