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US inflation rises to 3.7% as energy prices surge

Petrol was up 34% on a year earlier, in the last inflation figures before next month's midterm elections.

14 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

Economy

The fund now expects 1.3% growth this year but a slowdown in 2027, as high energy prices bite.

13 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

Economy

The thinktank says the chancellor must show how he will cover £35bn of spending pressures from inflation and defence.

12 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

Economy

Shopper numbers fell 2.9 per cent in September, and electricity costs for shops are up £440m this year.

11 October 2026 Source: British Retail Consortium

Economy

The US President says there will be no attack before the midterms, as Tehran reviews a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

10 October 2026 Source: CNBC

Economy

The Bank of England Governor says war, debt and AI-related lending all pose risks to the financial system.

9 October 2026 Source: Bank of England

Economy

Recruiters report the strongest rise in permanent placements for four years, but pay growth is cooling.

8 October 2026 Source: KPMG and REC

Economy

The industry is still contracting, with housebuilding weakest, but the downturn is easing.

7 October 2026 Source: Express and Star

Economy

The former Bank of England chief economist says the Government must show it will cut spending to reassure bond markets.

6 October 2026 Source: CNBC

Economy

A record 99,201 battery electric cars were registered in September.

5 October 2026 Source: SMMT