1. Big four keep prices low
UK’s leading supermarkets are reducing prices, Why?
2. Changes at No.10 no concern for markets
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak have rejected calls to resign over their ‘partygate fines’ yesterday but it was another bad day of headlines for both.
3. Inflation continues to soar
UK inflation accelerated to a 30-year high of 7% in March, meaning household finances are being squeezed more than expected and the Bank of England will be under more pressure to raise interest rates.
4. FTSE 100 up 4 points at the close
The FTSE 100 finished the day almost unchanged at 7,581 points, a 0.06% gain, helped by early gains on Wall Street as first-quarter earnings season kicked off.
5. Sanctions put Polymetal dividend on hold
The company said its board decided to postpone the payout and a decision on making an interim dividend payment until at least August based on "significant changes in operating conditions" in the last few weeks - ie since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Let's take a look ahead at some of tomorrow's news
Updates from THG, Dunelm Group, Angus Energy and plenty more...