Whitbread Latest FTSE 100 up in early trade but investors remain wary Features The FTSE 100 opened higher this morning, despite headwinds from Japan and Europe. Features Why taxpayers should stop supporting charities Merryn's Blog Too many non-charitable charities are getting public money, says Merryn Somerset Webb. If you want to save the red squirrel, knock yourself out. But don’t expect the rest of us to pay for it too. By Merryn Somerset Webb Published 18 November 14 Merryn's Blog