Antonio Simoes told shareholders he is looking to create a ‘simpler, better-connected L&G’.

London’s top index finished 80.67 points, or 0.98%, lower to end the day at 8,147.81.

The employee-owned business said it is appealing to Ealing Council on the grounds of ‘non-determination’.

It agreed the settlement for ‘all claims and counterclaims’ related to recent High Court proceedings over allegations the tests were defective.

It comes after Bernard Looney left as chief executive of the FTSE 100 business in September over his disclosure of relationships.

The FTSE 100 finished 16.89 points, or 0.20%, lower to end the day at 8,228.48.

Shares in Mission slid in early trading on Monday after Brave Bison confirmed it will not make a firm takeover offer.

Malc Heap, co-founder of the group, said it hopes to maintain a strong pace of pub openings in the coming years.

The UK’s largest grocery firm will update investors with a first quarter trading statement on Friday June 14.

The FTSE 100 finished 39.97 points, or 0.48%, lower to end the day at 8,245.37.

The UK’s largest grocery firm will update investors with a first quarter trading statement on Friday June 14.

Dishpatch was founded in 2020 and offers customers meals designed by celebrity chefs including Angle Hartnett and Michel Roux Jr.

London’s top index finished 38.39 points, or 0.47%, higher to end the day at 8,285.34.

Philip Jansen’s final pay package was around a quarter higher than the previous year despite a fall in profits and heavy cost-cutting at the firm.

The 54.7 reading for May was significantly stronger than expected, after analysts predicted a reading of 52.5 for the month.

The retail technology giant previously limited its grocery operations to members of its Prime subscription service.

CCLA Investment Management has sent the letter as part of a group of 50 investors and advisors.

The reading was in line with predictions by economists but represents the slowest rate of expansion since November last year.

The FTSE 100 finished 30.71 points, or 0.37%, lower to end the day at 8,232.04.

Private housing rental firm Leaf Living will manage the property portfolio.