Business

It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government’s plan. Read More

Gross domestic product rose by 4.6% on a yearly basis, below Beijing’s “around 5%” annual target. Read More

Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap. Read More

The drop to 1.7% paves the way for the Bank of England to cut interest rates again next month. Read More

The cost of living is always important but this month’s has a particular extra impact for millions of people. Read More

Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced “dramatic results”. Read More

A crime gang has stolen more than £70,000 of goods from UK supermarkets in 18 months, the BBC hears. Read More

Filling the £22bn financial “black hole” would only be enough “to keep public services” still, she told a meeting. Read More

London Underground drivers are set to strike on two days in November in a dispute over pay. Read More

The firm aims to secure the new funding as a walkout by more than 30,000 workers enters its second month. Read More