Business and Economics

On Friday, the pound and London stock market plunged in what one analyst called “the worst day I have ever seen”.

Looks like the markets aren't buying Kwasi Kwarteng's so-called "growth plan".

Bank bosses predicted a 0.1 per cent fall in GDP for the current quarter, meaning the economy is in a technical recession.

High inflation, low investment confidence and a weaker currency make the UK an attractive target for European suitors.

The meeting will tell us how worried policymakers are about the slide in sterling and other UK markets, one economist said.

“These forecasts are a vital indicator of the health of the nation’s finances," Mel Stride said.

The trial began in June.

After shorting regional malls, Daniel McNamara has moved onto something else.

Business closures coupled with subdued consumer spending could put the UK on course for negative growth in the third quarter.