During a breakfast meeting in New York, Keir Starmer cracked a joke about the British consul's luxury apartment. But would voters back home find it funny? Get The Readout with @hariboconomics trib.al/3QkGc3C

Story w/ Pamela Barbaglia here: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Mulberry fends off Frasers, Pfizer reaps $2.4 billion trimming Haleon stake, Greggs keeps on growing -- get briefed ahead of your morning calls with The London Rush trib.al/Acjoz6E

I wrote this about the madness of JD Vance and the dangers of self-radicalisation thetimes.com/comment/column…

Lower interest rates would be a boon for Labour -- but is the government taking the right steps to lift growth and investment? Get the Readout with @hariboconomics trib.al/gNtyK0J

Thoughts and prayers with the people of Florida having to deal with a category 4 hurricane and, to make matters even worse, anti price gauging laws.

Britain's summer riots boosted revenues at Mitie, after the security company provided "surge response" to quell the unrest trib.al/p0SlPbV

On the growth impact of the budget, the Chancellor is regularly citing an OBR estimate of a 1.4% boost to GDP from her investment plans over the long-term. Didn't realise just quite how long-term we're talking -- OBR says it rises to 1.4% in ***2073-74*** 1/

GILTY PRESSURES. Chancellor Rachel Reeves appeared on Bloomberg TV this afternoon in a bid to calm markets, after her budget sent borrowing costs (quite a bit) higher. I try to explain what’s going on in this evening’s Readout… bloomberg.com/news/newslette…

With eyes fixed on the US presidential election, Britain's Labour government may get to enjoy some much-needed time out of the spotlight after the fallout from last week's budget. Get The Readout with @hariboconomics trib.al/Zp4w2ML

In early this morning to cover the biggest story of the day. Marks & Spencer half-year results

Media news: London newspaper City AM is considering ending its Monday print edition and going to 3 days a week. Exc. below 👇bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg

Could you taste the difference between a Japanese wagyu steak and one from the supermarket? UK retailers are cashing on on the craze for affordable luxury, as Jennifer Creery 紀寳瑩 explains bloom.bg/3NYNHSZ

Labour's tax hikes have knocked shares in companies like Halfords, Greggs, M&S and even some pub groups, as traders digest the full impact of Rachel Reeves' budget. Get the Readout with @hariboconomics trib.al/XOdY3mC

Labour chancellors don't always like being seen among the pomp and ceremony of a Mansion House dinner, but tonight Rachel Reeves should be kind to the financial sector. Get the Readout with @hariboconomics trib.al/u4mXJmn

Keir Starmer's beloved Arsenal Football Club is increasingly known for its ruthless and efficient corner kicks. Unfortunately for the prime minister, his own set-pieces are anything but. Get the Readout with @hariboconomics trib.al/wD76uv2

The minimum wage is rising to £12.21/hour, more than had been expected. This is partly because of a statistical mistake. Fixing the mistake pushed it up by 14 pence. But stattos say there are other errors. Eyebrow-raising story by Irina Anghel bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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