1. Vodafone and Three in talks to merge UK businesses
The merged business would challenge the two already consolidated players for all UK customers
2. Credit Suisse reportedly reassures investors over the financial health
Shares were changing hands 7.2% lower, at 3.69 francs, on the Swiss exchange on Monday afternoon, with the bank losing almost 60% of its market value in the year to date.
3. Kim Kardashian agrees to fine over touting crypto
The American socialite had received US$250,000 for advertising the currency without disclosing that she had been paid to do so, according to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
4. FTSE 100 eeks out slight gain after topsy-turvy day
At the close, the FTSE 100 was up 0.2%, or 15 points, to end the day at 6,909 points as investors digested the sharp tax cut turnaround from the Chancellor.
5. John Lewis and Hurr team up to rent dresses
Customers will be able to loan several brands currently available across John Lewis stores as it looks to keep shoppers with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, according to the Retail Gazette.