As many as 7500 Unilever jobs are to go after the consumer goods giant unveiled a restructuring alongside plans to spin-off its ice cream division.
Other companies in the spotlight today include Wickes, Trustpilot, DFS Furniture and Close Brothers, which is dealing with the impact of a FCA review of motor loans.
In a busy week for central bank decisions, Japan ended its negative interest rate policy following the first increase since 2007.
Meanwhille, the FTSE 100 is steady today.