Market ends week in upbeat mood as crude prices lift heavyweight oil stocks.
Robust trading at Standard Life and Worldpay push top flight shares near a 14-month high.
The London market falls after poor economic data and ahead of key BoE interest rate decision.
Despite corporate news from BT and BP traders sat on their hands ahead of economic news from US.
Halifax gains 32,000 new customers while RBS and Lloyds both lose 11,000 account holders
Investors fear a British slump following the Brexit vote.
Dobbies operates 35 stores across Scotland, England and Northern Ireland.
Tesco blames its bakery and its beers, wines and spirits division for the increase in food waste.
Giraffe chain sold to the owner of Harry Ramsden's restaurants and The Cinnamon Club.
Waitrose, the Co-operative and Iceland have posted sales growth for the 12 weeks ending 22 May 2016.
These bills amount to more than the annual salary of Tesco supermarket cashiers.
Kantar figures show Asda sales fall 5.1%, while Lidl and Aldi post double digit growth in the first quarter.
Trade union GMB had asked solicitors Leigh Day to pursue a claim for race discrimination against Tesco.
Chief executive Dave Lewis appoints Greenhill, a boutique advisory firm, to help sell Dobbies.
Tesco's 'Brand Guarantee' coupons allow customers to receive a price match with Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's.
Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl among the main winners of the Easter period as consumers increase spending.
The ad was released by Tesco Lotus, the Thai offshoot of the British supermarket chain.
Lidl gets nod from appeals board to build new store on Old Cabra and Annamoe Road in Dublin 7.
The 31-year-old man had stolen pears, apples and drinks while with his 2-year-old son.
Asda and Morrisons are also selling wonky vegetables.
Low-price German retailers Aldi and Lidl have seen a 15.1% and 18.9% rise respectively.
Competition from Aldi and Lidl has resulted in reduced sales for Tesco.