UK government pays highest interest rate on 10-year debt since 1999 at bond auction – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

Soho House launches investigation after out-of-date food mislabelled in kitchen

Private members’ club apologises after former employee exposes issue at its Shoreditch House venue

Amanda Blanc says flooding threat is ‘absolutely increasing’, as she also warns ministers over ‘kite flying’ before budget

Average five-year fixed mortgage interest rate has hit 5.94%, its highest since October 2023, says Moneyfacts

Proposed government-backed network body welcomed by some in sector but others call it just another quango

Beauty specialist will open branded areas in 100 Marks & Spencer stores and will sell its products on chain’s website

PM reassures firms and chancellor vows help on costs – but unease remains over possible budget tax rises

GPT-6.1 Astra showed deceptive behaviour and tried to use external tools despite knowing it would be unsafe

Reported admission to investors of AI’s ‘self-preserving behaviours’ comes as company prepares for a potential $2tn flotation

Green energy entrepreneur plans rescue package for the group behind the Camden New Journal, Islington Tribune and Westminster Extra

Demand for Scotland’s most famous export has slumped, with industry facing job cuts and closures

Michele Bullock says board knows decision will hit some people hard but hopefully in the next few years ‘this will all have been worth it’

We are living in a collapsing property because of cost-cutting and delays over our subsidence claim

Apple’s cheapest desktop computer is no longer a bargain but its newest, fastest chip makes it a pocket powerhouse

Reserve Bank announces fourth hike this year, adding to the cost of monthly mortgage repayments