1. AA blames RAC for fuelling recent petrol price hikes
The AA criticised the RAC for playing a part in soaring fuel prices as average petrol rates climbed more than 2p in a day to over £1.80 a litre – the largest daily increase in 17 years
2. Cineworld cancels movie about Prophet Muhammad’s daughter after protests
Over 120,000 people signed for the film to be withdrawn from screens, with around 300 protesting outside cinemas in Bolton and Birmingham
3. Marks & Spencer CEO to pocket at least £750,000 this year on four-day weeks
Marks & Spencer Group PLC has embraced the four-day work week culture with its first female boss.
4. UK to be worst performing major economy behind Russia in 2023 - OECD
The UK will grow by 3.6% this year but will see zero growth next year.
5. Footsie closes a shade lower
FTSE 100 closed a shade lower on the day, shedding 5.93 points, or 0.08%, to 7,593.00.