Debt of poorest countries at record $9.4tn high, World Bank data shows

Analysts note the growing risks around U.S. President Donald Trump's ability to maintain a fragile trade truce.

The biggest forces shaping the economy aren't going to change just because the party in power did.

Markets•The Guardian

Bomb threats disrupt at least 15 flights across Europe, renewing hybrid warfare fears

At least 15 planes forced into emergency landings or diversions two days after hoax alerts affected air travel Europe live – latest updates Bomb threats have caused diversions and emergency landi…

One policymaker voted to raise the bank's key interest rate to 4.25%.

Economy•The Guardian

Bank of England raises interest rates to 4%, the first increase for more than three years

Base rate increases from 3.75%, and Bank governor signals another rise in near future to combat rising inflation Analysis: Interest rate rise in midst of cost of living crisis will leave many incr…

Companies•BBC

Welsh aviation firm AerFin bought in £475m deal

The company, which was majority owned by a private equity firm, said it was beginning a "new chapter".

Economy•The Guardian

Rural voters were feeling left behind before the midterms, poll shows

Polling done for the Guardian shows plummeting support from a former key constituency of Donald Trump’s base Polling conducted by the Harris Poll for the Guardian before the election shows just how…

Markets•The Guardian

Channel 4 axes Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations

Decision follows reviews of two allegations of rape during filming and one of sexual misconduct Channel 4 has axed its money-spinning reality show Married At First Sight UK, after female participa…

Companies•BBC

Drunk and dangerous e-bike riders face on-the-spot fines under crackdown

A consultation will consider fines and other ways to clamp down on dangerous e-bike riders.