The economy

Sunak hinted at possible tax rises to protect the public's finances.

Changes announced to protect businesses during the pandemic.

Autumn fiscal annoucement scrapped for second successive year.

All directors to complete identity verification checks.

Consumer prices fell 0.2% from 1% in July.

Group calls on the Government to deliver change.

Around £1.75 billion and £3.5 billion could have been wrongly paid out.

Fewer than a million customers now on a payment deferral.

In September mortgage deals fell 26.7%.

Bank of England’s first forecast since the pandemic hit.