Budget could knock half a percentage point off inflation, Bank chief says
Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares. Read More
Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertain
The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky. Read More
Why has the price of silver hit a record high?
The price of the precious metal has topped $60 an ounce for the first time ever. Read More
Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud ‘beyond recovery’, report says
The response to the pandemic led to “enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error”, a report says. Read More
Date set for challenge over second Gatwick runway
A legal challenge over plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport will be heard over four days. Read More
Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union
One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats’ bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union. Read More
Starbucks workers and unions in UK to join protests in support of striking US baristas
Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees. Read More
Trump ban on wind energy permits ‘unlawful’, court rules
An executive order freezing all wind energy projects – both on land and sea – has been struck down by a US judge. Read More
Bottles of Disaronno recalled over possible glass presence
It is believed the contamination may have happened due to an “anomaly on the bottle line”, according to the recall notice. Read More
Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled
The new red, white and blue branding mirrors the colours of the Union Flag, and will start to appear from next year. Read More