Chemicals and paints giant ICI continued its stellar stock market performance today as further bid speculation surrounded the firm.

Chemicals and paints giant ICI today announced plans to cut another 2,300 jobs from its workforce over the next five years.

Chemicals and Dulux paint group ICI said today its finance director had collapsed and died in the United States.

Chemicals and paint group ICI today reported a good start to 2005, but warned of weak markets and further price increases.