Going upwards
Food, clothing and electrical items are likely to rise in price as a result of Brexit – but bills may not go up until next year
How Brexit could affect your weekly shop
A weakened pound means pressure on the prices of imported goods in the shops
A new day, a new Chancellor: A new economic policy?
In all the fuss over the EU referendum and new prime minister it has been easy to forget that Britain’s economic policy has changed radically.
Using home to fund retirement is a delusion, says former minister
Downsizing your home to give yourself an income in retirement is unrealistic, according to the former pensions minister, Steve Webb.
US shares flat amid global fears
Wall Street markets were mostly unchanged as strong economic data was offset by global worries after the terror attack in Nice.
Lowcost Holidays demise blamed on Brexit vote
Holiday booking company Lowcost Travelgroup has appointed administrators, affecting 27,000 holiday makers in resorts and 110,000 with bookings.
Venezuela strongman Maduro ‘will go to all lengths to survive’
As his country’s economy implodes, the leader has resorted to what may be a last-ditch effort to stay in power.
Herbalife reaches deal with US regulators
Dietary supplement firm Herbalife has reached a deal with the US Federal Trade Commission to avoid being labelled a pyramid scheme.
UK shares end higher but pound is down
UK shares claw back earlier losses while the pound slides as investors continue to digest the Bank of England’s latest rate decision.
TTIP: EU-US trade deal faces major challenges
The EU and the US agree the outline of a trade deal following a week of intensive TTIP negotiations – but there is still a lot of work to do.