Thomas Cook is expected to see a breakthrough in its turnaround today when it secures approval for two key disposals, without which the holiday giant has warned it could collapse.

French energy firm EDF was today said to be close to winning the shareholder support it needs to seal a £12bn (€15bn) takeover of British Energy.

Marks & Spencer bowed to investor pressure today by unveiling a series of concessions over the proposed promotion of boss Stuart Rose.

The London Stock Exchange is to trade in the FTSE 100 Index for the first time in its history, it emerged today.