Investors are also focused on a US central bank rate decision and a key announcement on the Chinese economy.

A proposed average rise of 21% a year will cause 'intolerable strain', a consumer group warns.

Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.

Sir Alan wrote to the PM twice in the past month, urging him to ensure victims receive full financial redress by March next year.

London Underground drivers were due to walk out on 7 and 12 November.

The chief executive is concerned that the High Street will "bear the weight" of tax rises.

The raid is part of an investigation in France and the Netherlands that began in November 2022.

It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.

The consumer group Which? is urging shoppers looking for a good deal to beware of fake offers.

Cases are under-reported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.

Energy planners say Labour's 2030 electricity net zero target is "achievable" but a "huge challenge".

The damaging walkout by around 30,000 unionised Boeing workers started on 13 September.

University of Leeds test clothes to advise fast fashion industry and results 'surprising'.

A talent agent who supplied actors to shows on the BBC and Netflix withheld cash due to them, former clients claim.

It follows criticism that shopping in convenience stores can be more expensive than main supermarkets.

The chancellor defends the rise in employer contributions telling BBC public finances had to be strengthened.

Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.

Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.

University of Leeds test clothes to advise fast fashion industry and results 'surprising'.