Kwasi Kwarteng is ending his trip to Washington a day early, flying back to London amid speculation that the government is planning another U-turn on its mini-budget.
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Bank of England to stop government bond-buying scheme today
The Bank of England is set to stop its government bond-buying scheme today after attempting to reassure the UK’s financial markets.
Royal Mail plans to make up to 6,000 roles redundant by August
Royal Mail has announced it will begin a process to make 5,000 to 6,000 roles redundant by August next year.
NatWest to close a further 43 UK bank branches
NatWest has confirmed it is closing 43 bank branches across the UK in the latest move to transition its banking services online.
Ditching Truss would be ‘disastrously bad idea’, says ally Cleverly
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the Government is focused on getting economic growth despite the market turbulence.
Marks and Spencer confirms 67 stores will shut over next five years as part of a major overhaul
High street giant Marks and Spencer is set to close 67 stores over the next five years as part of a major shake-up.
Households struggling with mortgages ‘might reach 2008 peak next year’
The proportion of households struggling to make their mortgage payments is expected to increase to its pre-financial crisis peak by the end of next year, the Bank of England has warned.
Royal Mail workers set to walkout in fresh strike over pay and conditions
Members of the CWU union are embroiled in a long-running row, which is set to continue in the build up to Christmas.
Government accused of prolonging rail workers dispute as RMT demand a change of atmosphere
RMT leader tells MPs a change of atmosphere was needed to break the deadlocked row.
Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE elected new President of the British Chambers of Commerce
Baroness Lane-Fox has been elected the new president of the Business Chamber of Commerce, succeeding Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE as President, whose two-year term has came to an end.
Banning flights on UK routes with fast rail links ‘could cut flight emissions by third’
Banning flights on routes with fast rail connections could cut the UK’s emissions from domestic aviation by a third, a report has found.
Netflix to reveal for first time how many people watch its shows in the UK
Netflix will finally reveal exactly how many people watch its programmes in the UK, giving an insight to the true cultural power of the streaming service and its impact on British viewing habits.
Frasers Group takes stake in retailer N Brown
Sports Direct’s owner Frasers Group has snapped up a 4.54 per cent stake in N Brown, the online retailer behind brands including Jacamo and JD Williams.
Marmalade sales surged after death of Queen Elizabeth as nation paid its respects
Marmalade sales surged last month as the nation paid its respects to the late Queen by leaving the breakfast staple as a tribute at memorial sites.
King Charles’s coronation to be held on May 6
King Charles’s coronation will be held at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6, next year with Queen Camilla crowned alongside him, Buckingham Palace has said.
