1. C4X signs license agreement with AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca will develop and commercialise an oral therapy treating inflammatory and respiratory diseases with a lead focus on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
2. Zoopla says UK prices to retreat next year
In recent weeks, the average price has been 3% below the seller's asking price, while for 2021 and the first half of this year, the average price matched the asking price.
3. BT agrees to pay deal to end industrial action
The FTSE 100-listed telco said it is offering a £1,500 pay rise to all staff who earn less than £50,000 a year from 1 January, 2023.
4. FTSE 100 loses ground at the close on Chinese protest worries
By 4.30pm, the FTSE 100 had slid back into negative territory to finish 0.2% lower at 7,474 points.
5. England and Wales's games bring the busiest days for pubs
This was despite “mounting pressure on consumers’ disposable incomes” as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, especially ahead of the busy Christmas period where gift spending may take priority over pubs.