FTSE 100 share index hits 9,000 points for the first time; UK government considers reforms to Isas and savings – business live

London stock market hits new peak, Thames Water reports £1.6bn loss, and Rachel Reeves outlines ‘Leeds reforms’ for financial services

Thames Water boss warns of decade-long turnaround as losses hit £1.6bn

Troubled utility blames rainfall as pollution incidents rise by a third

Seattle-based coffee chain offers payment to those who choose to quit instead as it seeks to ‘re-establish in-office culture’

London’s blue-chip index has risen 10% in 2025 helped by investor flight from US stocks amid Trump’s trade policies

Port of Antwerp-Bruges figures show 15.9% drop in export of cars, vans, trucks and tractors to US

Exclusive: More than a third of employees surveyed say stories about firms hardening stance have had impact

Events such as the Iberian power blackout have led some to go back to physical money, but others are not convinced

Chancellor to announce raft of deregulation changes as City regulators move to pare back transparency rules

Retail body says sales up by 3.1% year on year in June after drop in May, but Barclays finds shoppers are cautious

Retailer marks 265th anniversary by choosing children’s favourite toys since its founding

Grant offering up to 10% off may benefit some cheaper Chinese models but leave Tesla fans paying full price

UK’s energy system operator forecasts emissions a third over target by 2035, in second official warning in a month

Energy secretary says it is not clear if opposition have any net zero policy

EU trade commissioner says ‘we want to use ‘every minute until 1 August to find a negotiated solution’

Ministers to consider mutualisation as an option in first big review of the organisation in 15 years