1. Rolls-Royce in new hydrogen alliance with easyJet
The alliance said the fuel could play a key role in decarbonising flights.
2. Manchester United collapse: $750mln lost as market reacts to ‘no sale’ report
The Premier League club saw over $750 million wiped off its stock market valuation following reports that the club was no longer for sale.
3. Royal Mail thrown a bone as Ofcom reviews Saturday deliveries
Ministers turned down the company’s calls for the USO to be overhauled in June, but it seems there has been a change of heart.
4. Oil price jumps as Saudi Arabia extends production cuts
Saudi Arabia first applied the 1 million-barrels-per-day reduction in July and has since extended it on a monthly basis.
5. FTSE 100 retreats to close lower
At the close, London’s lead index was down 15 points at 7,438.