Britain’s services firms reported stronger cost pressures in September as fuel prices surged, while employment fell for a record 24th straight month, the latest S&P Global survey shows.
US employers added far fewer jobs than expected in September, unemployment edged up to 4.2%, and two prior months were revised lower by 60,000 — taking a Fed rate hike off the table.
Up to a million UK taxpayers have until Monday, 5 October to notify HMRC they must file a Self Assessment return — or face an automatic £100 fine rising to £900.
India and Canada open a new round of trade negotiations on October 5, aiming to conclude a deal before the end of the year and double two-way trade to 0 billion by 2030.
Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu will lead a delegation of around 300 Canadian businesses to India this month as both countries aim to finalize their CEPA trade pact by the end of 2026.