1. Aviva, L&G and Phoenix rise as Solvency II reforms get the thumbs up
Life insurance companies rose today as the market took a positive view on Solvency II reforms proposed in yesterday's autumn statement.
2. British Gas owner Centrica basks in 'buy' notes after Autumn Statement
Centrica PLC (LSE:CNA) was the flavour of the day with a raft of 'buy' notes this morning even after being hit with a windfall tax in the Autumn Statement.
3. FTSE 100 closes higher
The UK's top share index on Friday closed up almost 40 points, or 0.53%, at 7,385
4. Royal Mail workers target Christmas with new wave of strikes
International Distributions Services PLC (LSE:IDS)’s Royal Mail workers are to strike for a further six days in December, including on Christmas Eve, on top of action already planned for November in a dispute over pay.
5. Parsley Box packs up for AIM exit, adding to tales of woe for 2021 IPO bunch
Another company from the 2021 IPO rush has come to an inglorious end, with Parsley Box Group PLC (AIM:MEAL) deciding to delist from the market only a year and half after listing.