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FTSE 100 Live: Pound tanks after Kwarteng meets with OBR

The pound fell 1.5% against the dollar to $1.10 after Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng met with the head of the UK’s Budget watchdog, Richard Hughes.

Evening Standard

Pound falls after UK’s fiscal watchdog meets Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng – as it happened

Pound trading 0.4% lower at $1.1066 following OBR meeting with UK PM and chancellor; economy grew in second quarter but ‘continues to slow’

The Guardian - UK

Lebanon's dwindling rain leaves farmers struggling for water

Lebanon is the most water-rich country in the Middle East, but its farming communities are struggling to keep their soil from drying

The Independent UK

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UK economy did not shrink in Q2 as previously thought

But UK has also recovered less from Covid-19 pandemic than earlier estimates suggested

The Independent UK

Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng promise to work ‘closely’ with OBR after meeting amid market turmoil

The Prime Minister and Chancellor will “work closely” with the Office for Budget Responsibility in the coming weeks, the Treasury said

Evening Standard

Air India halves discount on basic fares for senior citizens, students

Air India earlier was offering 50% discount on select booking classes in economy cabins of its aircraft to these two categories of travellers

The Hindu

Return of the Deni Ute Muster to drive millions of dollars into local economy

Several world record attempts are on the bill this year, including a tilt at the muster's own record of the most utes in one place and a new attempt for the biggest bogan bingo.

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Fewer jobs advertised as employers ‘worry about economy’

Figure currently at 1.45 million adverts

Wales Online

South Korea’s factory output falls in warning for global economy

Asia’s fourth-largest economy sees industrial output shrink a worse-than-expected 1.8 percent in August.

Al Jazeera

Spartan race puts Phuket in limelight

Phuket will host the Spartan Apac Championship 2022 in November, a gruelling series of races that is expected to attract 5,000 runners and generate 1 billion baht for the local economy.

Bangkok Post

Afghanistan's money is crumbling to pieces, just like its economy

KABUL, Afghanistan — Remember cash? These days, when a wave of a phone or credit card gets you a cup of coffee or more, it's easy to forget what actual bills look like — and the abuse they receive in an average five-year life span.

Los Angeles Times

DES Ministry demand disrupts satellite orbital slot auction

The second attempt by the telecom regulator to hold a satellite orbital slot auction looks set to face a major hurdle as the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry demands reservation of some satellite capacity from the winning bidders for state use without charges.

Bangkok Post

Hunter's hydrogen window won't last

Regions like the Hunter have no time to lose if they are to realise their competitive advantage in the emerging hydrogen economy, the head of hydrogen at global management consultancy McKinsey has cautioned.

Newcastle Herald

Kwasi Kwarteng appeals for Tory unity as poll gives Labour 33-point lead

Worries among Tory MPs that the fallout from the mini-Budget could hurt them at the ballot box were dramatically underlined by the YouGov poll

Evening Standard

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Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng double down on mini-budget as Chancellor visits Darlington

Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng have insisted their £45bn package of tax cuts is the "right plan" despite chaos on financial markets, and fears of rocketing mortgage bills

ABC News

What does government support for fossil fuel subsidies cost our economy and environment?

Experts say government subsidies for private companies sustain the environmentally unsustainable, and lead to inequality and poor business practices.

The Independent UK

How do we know when a recession has begun? Looks for these signs

The economy shrank in the first half of this year, underscoring fears of a broad-based slowdown that could lead to a recession

WEKU

Bikes are everywhere in Kabul since the Taliban takeover. But who's not cycling? Women

As the economy unravels, "everyone is getting a bike," says one young resident. It's the cheapest way to get around. But the Taliban's conservative culture means women cyclists are not welcome.

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The Independent UK

South Africa's Ramaphosa denies money-laundering allegations

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has denied allegations of money laundering while being questioned by lawmakers over a scandal that threatens his position and the direction of Africa’s most developed economy

France 24

‘Severe economic slowdown’ awaits Europe as energy crunch bites

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a gloomy economic forecast for 2023 on September 26 – suggesting that Europe faces a very difficult economic climate if the current energy crisis worsens, with winter temperatures likely to be a decisive factor.

The Independent UK

OLD EXPLAINER: How do we know when a recession has begun?

The economy shrank in the first half of this year, underscoring fears of a broad-based slowdown that could lead to a recession

The Independent UK

Truss: I want to work with Nicola Sturgeon

The Prime Minister stood by her economic plans despite a tumultuous week for the UK economy.

The National (Scotland)

Liz Truss: Tory tax cuts would 'turbocharge' Scottish economy

LIZ Truss has urged the Scottish Government to replicate her government's tax-slashing budget - saying it could help "turbocharge" the…

Newsroom.co.nz

The UK's economic turmoil doesn't have to be ours

Lack of coordination between monetary and fiscal policy is hurting the UK economy and threatening a global currency crisis. What might that mean for NZ?

Wales Online

Green Man describes its plans for the £4.25m farm bought by the Welsh Government

Fiona Stewart said an expansion of Green Man would add a further £13m into the economy

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