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Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya speaks during a Reuters Newsmaker event in Tokyo

BOJ Deputy Governor Repeats Vigilance Of FX Impact On Economy

The Bank of Japan must closely watch the impact currency moves could have on the economy, its deputy governor Masayoshi Amamiya said on Friday, reiterating a warning over the damage the currency's fall to 24-year lows may have on a fragile recovery.
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A man shops for fruit and vegetables in Brixton, London

UK Inflation Hits 40-year Record, Highest In G7

Soaring food prices pushed British consumer price inflation to a 40-year high of 9.1% last month, the highest rate out of the Group of Seven countries and underlining the severity of the cost-of-living crunch.
British International Trade Secretary Trevelyan meets with Mexican Economy Minister Clouthier in London

Britain Launches Free Trade Talks With Gulf Countries

Britain will launch talks over a new free trade deal with six Gulf states including Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and charities warned it not to ignore human rights in its latest bid to grow non-EU ties after Brexit.
Financial Conduct Authority signage at the regulatory body's head office in London

Britain plans to regulate 'buy now, pay later' lenders

Britain plans to make "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) companies carry out affordability checks, gain approval by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and ensure adverts are fair and clear, the government said on Monday, in measures to regulate the sector.
An Easyjet Airbus aircraft takes off from the southern runway at Gatwick Airport in Crawley

EasyJet Cuts More Flights To Try To Manage Disruption

Low-cost airline easyJet said on Monday it was cutting thousands more flights this summer after London Gatwick and Amsterdam airports reduced capacity and it battled staff shortages on the ground and in the air.