1. Barclays is Shore Capital’s ‘most preferred’ UK lender, Lloyds also good
The sector is “fundamentally attractive” and Shore rates all UK banks as ‘buys’ at this time
2. Amazon to invest billions in European electric vans and truck fleet
The online retail giant noted that the investment would help its electric van fleet in Europe more than triple from 3,000 vehicles to more than 10,000 by 2025.
3. Gilts slide as market questions if more turmoil is coming
Long-term government borrowing costs have risen to their highest levels since the Bank of England launched its £65bn pension bailout,
4. Evgen doubles after licensing neuro disorder rights to autism specialist
Evgen Pharma said it has licensed the global rights for lead asset SFX-01 in neurodevelopmental disorders and schizophrenia to Swiss group Stalicla
5. FTSE 100 closes in red
Britain's blue-chip benchmark started the new week by finishing down nearly 32 points, or 0.45%, at 6,959.