Brussels has prepared a €40bn loans package to support Ukraine, despite concerns that the G7’s collective efforts are faltering.

Kamala Harris has maintained her lead over Donald Trump on economic issues according to a recent poll, with support increasing after a televised debate.

Investors are increasingly betting on a significant interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve amid signs of economic cooling and a major meeting looming just before the US election.

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has warned that state finances are on an unsustainable path due to persistent overspending, the costs of climate change, and the likelihood of additional economic shocks.