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Five at Five: FTSE 100 higher, Evraz director clear-out, Pearson rejects Apollo, Bitcoin ATMs shut down,..

A quick look at some of the big stories making the headlines today

1. Pearson rejects Apollo's advances

The latest offer of 854p cash is not nearly good enough says the online learning group

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2. UK regulator shuts down bitcoin cash machines

There are currently 81 functioning bitcoin ATMs controlled by at least eight operators,

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3. Will India be a winner from the Ukraine crisis?

Whatever happens in this war, the West will end up weaker, says our columnist.

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4. Footsie ends in the green

The FTSE 100 index closed 56.55 points, or 0.80% higher on Friday at 7,155.64 on positive developments in Ukraine/Russia talks.

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5. Ten Evraz board members depart

Sir Michael Peat, a former aide to Prince Charles is one of them.

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Take a look ahead at next week's news:

Updates from Ocado, Wetherspoon and Cineworld in a busy week for companies, plus with rate hikes expected in Washington and London.

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