Services sector in fastest expansion since January but inflationary pressure from a weak pound mounts.
The Shanghai Composite gets a boost after China reported positive growth in its services sector.
The UK food industry would not be able to meet all the supply needed for the Christmas peak, ALP chief executive David Camp said.
Ratings agency Moody's says British sovereign ratings depend on outcome and direction of Brexit talks.
Markit PMI shows new orders and volumes grow in October after strong performance in the residential sector.
Report says rising food and clothing prices will push inflation to twice the Bank of England's cost-of-living target.
The majority of those surveyed said they wanted the protection of the UK retailers to be a priority while making Brexit negotiations.
The National Institute for Economic and Social Research says a falling pound means prices will rise.
The chancellor will not commit himself to any strict targets in bid to deal with Brexit vote fallout.
BoE Governor will step down in 2019 but analysts are divided over the wisdom of his decision.
Markit PMI falls from 55.5 to 54.3 in October, as weak pound boosts exports but drives purchase costs up.
Shadow City minister Jonathan Reynolds tells IBTimes UK the move is good for Britain.
China's official and private Caixin manufacturing PMI came in at 51.2 in October, indicating expansion.
National Audit Office says at least £416m was collected from the rich that had not been declared.
CBI latest quarterly survey shows 25% of the companies surveyed are more confident about the economic outlook.
Governor of country's central bank opts to stay on a governor until negotiations with EU ends.
Bank of England governor Carney set to defend the central bank's independence and battle his critics.
Zimbabwe is distributing its 'bond notes' to help fight against cash shortages and food prices hikes.
Eurozone GDP grows 1.6% year-on-year in third quarter, matching expectations.
Analysts say if Donald Trump wins the US election, it could lead to a decline in stock markets.
The company claims the price increases were necessary due to exchange rates.
This hike comes just weeks after Tesco pulled Marmite and other Unilever brands from its stores amid a price row.
According to analysts, the potential deal value could be around £600m.
Steep fall in sterling and a new referendum on Scottish independence could lead to a further slide in ratings.
IAG CEO Willie Walsh warns Heathrow faces a 'significant challenge' after receiving approval for third runway.
Industry veteran David Buik says there is growing interest in inflated equities market following Brexit vote.
American economy grew 2.9% in the third quarter, its best performance since the second quarter of 2014.
Non-EU banks based in London could move to the EU if Britain leaves single market.
The UK economy grew by 0.5% over the third quarter of 2016, in the three months after the EU referendum.
YouGov/CEBR consumer confidence index slips to 109.3 in October from 111.5 in September.