Midday News Today’s news Business 17,000 construction firms risk collapsing any minute as high inflation is ‘destroying entire sector’ Pound: Hits two-week high against US dollar after Kwarteng brings forward OBR report Ouch! Kwarteng’s ‘mini budget’ sends mortgage bills soaring £1,500 Not ruling it out: Truss refuses to rule out raising state pension age beyond 67 Sold! Poshmark purchased by Naver in £1.05bn shopping spree Other news today Business From Poll Tax to tampons and 10p rates: Historic U-turns that left governments red faced by Michiel Willems Deliveroo: Firm partners with Channel 4 for Gogglebox-style ad series Allergy Therapeutics: Shares tumble after halting UK manufacturing Crypto A.M. Daily: Optimism in the air as Bitcoin creeps closer to $20k Not happy: Truss facing revolt on real-term benefits cut Teaming up: AA and EDF join forces on South African renewables venture Greggs: Sausage roll sales rise as consumers look for cheaper eats Opinion & Features Features Our bitcoiners must find their voice or we will lose the platform for innovative debate by Christian Keroles Money: When fiscal policy strays off course, pension funds lose out Analysis: Kwarteng U-turn bodes ill for many tough fights to come City Talk: Your career in finance – what really counts Sport Michael Doughty: Hylo Athletics founder on quitting football and ‘Patagonising Nike’ by Frank Dalleres Worcester Warriors: Departures confirmed as club crisis continues Premiership rugby: Quintuple of home victories as Sale show up Life & Style Culture Ticket to Paradise review: George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite by James Luxford London Film Festival 2022: Seven titles not to miss Tory Party Conference: Where to eat, drink and sleep in Birmingham Home   |    Latest News   |    Podcast   |    Opinion Connect with us: © 2021 City A.M. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. This email may not be reproduced without the written consent of City A.M. Ltd. Registered Office: 13 Queen’s Road, Aberdeen, AB15 4YL. Registered in Scotland No. SC275417. VAT No. GB854197009. 130 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 5DJ Forward Email |Manage Subscription |Unsubscribe