1pm update: CPI defies City expectations of a small rise, sending the pound lower today, which gives the Bank of England more leeway to cut interest rates next month. By Ashley Seager.
Lunchtime market report: Johnson Matthey was the biggest faller today in a weaker market as profit takers moved in after yesterday's strong bid-fuelled run. By Nick Fletcher.
Midday update: Mike Turner is retiring after 42 years with the defence and aerospace company, and could pick up a bonus worth £2.36m. By Fiona Walsh and Mark Milner.
Prices burst through $86 a barrel on the back of growing energy demand forecasts and fears that escalating conflict between Turkey and Kurds in northern Iraq could hit supplies in the Mediterranean. By Terry Macalister.
In the months of debate about how best to tax the private equity industry, one theme was clear: knee-jerk responses could be dangerous, writes Nils Pratley.
Conservative MPs will vote against part of the upcoming finance bill if it includes controversial changes to the capital gains tax (CGT), detailed in last week's pre-budget report. By Marianne Barriaux.
The battle for Resolution is expected to hot up after the Takeover Panel announced an October 25 deadline for all potential bidders for the closed life fund to make a concrete offer.
