1. UK pushes back self-driving cars
The Department for Transport today said it wants new legislation to allow for the “safe wider rollout” of self-driving vehicles by 2025 and £34mln of new funding for safety research ahead of the new laws
2. Bitcoin dips $1,000 in minutes (see video)
From Bitcoin miners and currency lenders, to platforms that power the market, there was plenty to keep keen observers interested today
3. Cineworld hits new low on Chapter 11 report
Shares in Cineworld tumbled 70% in what may be the final nail in the coffin for the cinema operator after reports it is preparing to file for bankruptcy.
4. FTSE 100 finds modest gains
At the close on Friday, the UK blue-chip index was 8.52 points higher at 7,550.37 for an 0.1% gain.
5. Greatland Gold hails Newcrest’s Havieron stake decision
Managing director Shaun Day has described as the “best decision” outcome the retention of a 30% stake in its Havieron joint venture with gold giant Newcrest.
Looking ahead to next week
Here are some previews on updates from Hays, Wood Group, Hunting, Morses Club, among the many in the diary for the coming week, as well as the expected energy price cap hike.