Faisal Islam: Surprise inflation jump complicates interest rate decision
Higher inflation could give the Bank of England pause for thought over cutting interest rates. Read More
Boss of Guinness-owner Diageo suddenly steps down
Diageo boss Debra Crew steps down after board decision for her to go. Read More
Trip drink ad banned over claim it makes you calm
The ad for the cucumber and mint drink made unauthorised health claims, the advertising watchdog found. Read More
German defence tech firm to make drones in UK
STARK, which makes weapon systems for NATO, says its new facility in Swindon will support 100 jobs. Read More
Barclays fined millions over financial crime risk lapses
The UK’s financial watchdog says the bank had failed to properly check two of its clients. Read More
Stop being negative about savers buying shares, Reeves says
Chancellor tells the financial industry to change the narrative around consumer investment to encourage growth. Read More
Trump launches probe into Brazil’s ‘unfair’ trade practices
Last week, the US president urged Brazilian authorities to end their prosecution of the country’s former President Jair Bolsonaro. Read More
Trump claims tariff deal with Indonesia
Trump says the US will lower its tariffs threatened on goods from Indonesia to 19% from a planned 32%. Read More
Savers to be targeted with offers to invest in shares under new plans
Banks will send savers details of possible investments and an ad campaign will raise awareness, the Treasury says. Read More
Thames Water ‘extremely stressed’, warns boss amid huge losses
The company’s future remains uncertain as it posts losses of £1.65bn for the year to March. Read More