Tax promises, defence targets and Iran: Andy Burnham’s budget headaches

As economic circumstances worsen, the PM’s commitments have left him and the chancellor in a tight spot

Households could save up to £173 a year by switching to fixed energy deal

Moving tariffs will cushion the blow from the October price cap rise and the increase widely predicted for January

Planning delays and slow 5G upgrades could leave the UK unable to cope with a surge in AI-related traffic

As one of Europe’s biggest consumers of gas the UK may be particularly exposed to heightened price volatility

US president says US will have ‘majority’ control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reserves

Campaigners say ‘seismic shift’ follows years of pressure to sever ties with oil and gas firm

Rolling coverage of the latest events in global financial markets, the economy and major corporate moves

However, Kevin Warsh didn’t say if interest rates would change in coming months, as inflation remains stubborn

President faces criticism over plan to import up to 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef without charging higher tariffs

Government says Green leader’s proposed moratorium on ‘energy-guzzling’ AI projects would be disaster for economy

Big grocery can use anti-competitive clauses to block other stores from entering a market. Rhode Island is the second state to ban that practice

Chair Allan Leighton says lower prices and an improved online service are attracting more shoppers

Average cost of petrol reaches 161.6p a litre, while diesel costs average of 183.4p, according to the AA

Unpopular new policy comes as midterms loom and control of Congress could be decided by several Michigan races

Sales of beans, lentils and soya bean derivatives on rise while Britons buy less real and fake meat