Tesco

A fire broke out at the Tescoma facility in Cazzago San Martino, in the province of Brescia, drawing local media attention. Details on the cause, extent of damage, and whether there were injuries have not been confirmed, and it remains unclear how operations at the plant were affected.

Giuseppe Liparipa took part in a conversation with Giuseppe Aviges for the podcast Trait d'Union about the student movement. The interview has now been published just as schools and universities in France see an intense wave of mobilisation, giving the discussion renewed relevance for listeners following the protests.

Tesco is expected to tell investors that trading has picked up after what analysts described as a soft first quarter, with updates due alongside scrutiny of its price position against rivals such as Asda. Business reporters say the supermarket group's improving momentum will be the focus for the City, with growth figures and the broader retail and economic backdrop under examination.