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Summer weather June 25th 2018

Dock workers in Liverpool to begin two-week strike

Liz Truss during Prime Minister's Questions

Packed week ahead for Liz Truss as premiership set to swing into action

Supermarkets

High street shops to shut doors for Queen’s funeral

The London stock exchange

London Stock Exchange to close for day of Queen’s funeral

Liz Truss

Truss could slash personal taxes in ‘investment zones’ under economic plans

Prime Minister’s Questions

Politics to return in full force following Queen’s funeral

London skyline

Economic worries drag on FTSE as pound tumbles further

The electric power station in Finglas, Dublin

ESB Group reports huge rise in profits

Energy costs

‘Right and proper’ government takes back huge profits from energy companies

Bank of England stability report

Bank expected to unveil big rate hike on Thursday

Oxford Street Stores Stock

JD Sports investors hope for robust trading under new leadership

Empty tracks in Kings Cross train station in London during strike action this summer

Train drivers set to resume strikes over pay

Grapes on vine

Former chief executive returns as adviser to troubled Naked Wines

Pound coins

Pound sinks to fresh 37-year low after worrying retail figures

A handheld smart meter

Almost half households struggling to afford energy bills – ONS

A full English breakfast

Hotels stock up on sausages and eggs ahead of Queen’s funeral

Consumer spending

Customers tightened belts in August as they bought fewer items and spent less

Food laid out in crates at a food bank

‘Low-paid workers facing worst-ever financial crisis’