1. Chancellor confirms late November date for Budget
It will be 12 weeks before the fiscal event, later than many in the City had been expecting, but Rachel Reeves said keeping a "tight grip" on spending would remain a key priority.
2. Markets bounce back in Europe and US
It got complicated as bond market pressures continued to loom, but the FTSE 100 climbed 61 points to 9,178.
3. Watches of Switzerland sees no material impact from US tariffs
The Rolex retailer reported a strong start to its financial year.
4. AIM welcomes ninth IPO of the year
Vulcan Two got a warm welcome as it floated after raising £12 million.
5. Astrid Intelligence chair talks ETH, AQUIS and AI agents
Executive director and chair Olivia Edwards joined Proactive to talk about the company’s initial purchase of Ethereum, its move to the AQUIS Growth Market, and how these decisions align with its AI-led wellness platform strategy.