The FTSE 100 is down 1 per cent in afternoon trading. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Shell, Majestic and Rothesay Life. Read the Friday 5 April Business Live blog below.
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The Footsie closes soon
Tesco set for profit rise as sales continue to grow at supermarket giant
Hundreds out of pocket after training firm goes bust without warning
Thames Water holding company defaults on debts
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Majestic Wine saves bar operator Vagabond from collapse
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Shell expects weaker LNG output in first quarter
MARKET REPORT: Gold price soars above $2,300 for first time
Vodafone warned £15bn mega-merger with Three could be blocked
Rothesay eyes ‘unprecedented’ pension derisking opportunity
UK recession ‘already over’ following down- turn at the end of last year
Market open: FTSE 100 down 1%; FTSE 250 off 0.7%
Footsie opens sharply lower
Majestic rescues Vagabond bars
Hundreds of young people out of pocket after trades training provider Options Skills goes under
Shell expects weaker gas performance