Economics

The Conservatives have managed to win four-successive elections partially on the grounds of their reputation as being ‘strong on the economy’.

In August, prime minister Boris Johnson urged the world to take climate action "now" after a UN report revealed a "code red for humanity" - but a leaked paper now suggests that chasing post-Brexit economic benefits takes priority.

The process is likely to be painful for many business and workers since there will likely be job losses and social disruptions in the years ahead.

“Like a whack-a-mole game where once one difficulty is resolved, another appears soon after."

Experts have forecast inflation will hit 4 per cent by the end of this year - far above the Bank of England’s 2 per cent target.

“The UK is the only one of the 10 biggest countries to see this happen, with Brexit exacerbating the decline.”

"With the third monthly fall in a row, new order growth failed to impress and work from overseas barely rose."

'Can we replace Rishi Sunak with literally anything else, thanks,' wrote one Twitter user.

It comes as Dover warns of Brexit trade disruption as tourists hit Europe.