Economics / Markets

FTSE 100 down 0.9%

First official forewarning of a possible increase since '99 says former economist

Markets and sterling fall

Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney has warned British mortgage borrowers to prepare for higher interest rates - but to hopeful savers he said a rise is not guaranteed.

All eyes on December meeting

Stability threatened by further EU integration

Investors want short duration

Fell back into deflationary territory in September

Couple lost £43k in 18 months on £700k investment as banking crisis emerged

John McDonnell is poised to use his first Labour conference speech as shadow Chancellor to push for a "Robin Hood" tax on stock market trading, according to reports.