1. Royal Mail workers halt strike action after legal challenge
Union representatives insisted that this did not mean the industrial action was over
2. UK government-backed battery startup Britishvolt considering entering administration
The company could announce an administration as soon as Monday, with the accountancy firm EY lined up to carry it out if it goes ahead
3. British Airways owner IAG and easyJet takeover rumour gets warm reception
International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (LSE:IAG), the owner of British Airways, is eyeing up a possible deal for troubled rival easyJet PLC, according to reports over the weekend.
4. FTSE 100 closes ahead
On teh last day of October, the UK's top share index closed up nearly 47 points, or 0.66%, at 7,094.
5. Valereum Blockchain’s ‘ambitious plans’ for purchase of Gibraltar Stock Exchange get the all clear
The landmark takeover paves the way for a new international nexus for early-stage and small-cap public offers, with the company touting capital-raising opportunities for entrepreneurs across the Middle East, Africa and India.