Good morning. The FTSE is tipped to open slightly lower after fresh data showed unemployment dropped to 4.8pc in the quarter to May.
5 things to start your day
1) Bosses told to set up mental health hotlines as staff return to the office: Workers may be suffering from mental health issues and will need “extra consideration” from their employers, the Department for Business said.
2) Norton anti-virus owner in £5.8bn swoop on FTSE 100 Avast: Avast, the FTSE 100 cybersecurity firm, is in advanced talks over a merger with US peer NortonLifeLock, which could value it at over $8bn.
3) Coventry Airport owner submits plans for huge gigafactory: Council and airport bosses hope that securing planning permission will make the site more attractive for battery manufacturers seeking UK base.
4) MPs demand ‘complete reset’ on music streaming: Culture select committee calls for major changes in the way artists and songwriters are paid by streaming services to boost their incomes.
5) Net-zero transport dream demands an infrastructure revolution: The Government has failed to provide a…
