Phillip Inman

France's borrowing costs have climbed above 5% for the first time in 24 years as political concerns and the government's failure to agree a much-delayed budget spook the financial markets. With some civic buildings still smouldering from recent riots, a f... See more

UK inflation climbed by more than expected in September to 3.5% after a surge in prices from the conflict in the Middle East that pushed the cost of diesel above £2 a litre. In a blow to John Healey before his first budget as chancellor in a week's time, ... See more

Increase in annual price growth in September comes amid fears rate will breach 4% next year UK inflation climbed by more than expected in September to 3.5% after a surge in prices from the conflict in the Middle East that pushed the cost of diesel above £... See more

Unemployment in the UK has fallen unexpectedly in the final snapshot of the jobs market before John Healey's first budget next week. The jobless rate fell to 4.7% in the three months to August, from 4.9%, according to the Office for National Statistics. C... See more

ONS data shows rate down from 4.9% but number of job vacancies continues to shrink Unemployment in the UK fell unexpectedly in the three months to August, to 4.7% from 4.9%. The Office for National Statistics figures, which provide a backdrop to the budge... See more