Cost of living: Milk and cake prices rise, but fruit gets cheaper Food inflation soared to its highest rate on record in September, according to an index. Source
Royal Mail workers to hold 19 days of strike action It will cover the Christmas build-up, including key shopping days Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Source
Bank of England economist hints at ‘significant’ rate rise The central bank's chief economist signalled in a speech it could not be 'indifferent' over the pound's slump. Source