German industrial giant Siemens has signed a €2.69bn contract to deliver technology services around the world to the BBC, a deal that will see it acquire the broadcaster’s technology subsidiary.

Ita Gibney, founder and managing director of public relations firm Gibney Communications, talks to David Clerkin.

The FTSE 100 Index has ended a previously lacklustre session 53.2 points ahead at 5127.0.