After five days talking to ministers, bankers and trade negotiators at the IMF, the BBC’s Faisal Islam assesses the global
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China’s economic growth slows as trade tensions with US flare up
Beijing has avoided any sharp downturn but faces economic challenges including US tariffs.
Housing secretary says ‘job on the line’ over 1.5m housing target
Housing secretary tells BBC Panorama widespread scepticism will make hitting target “all the sweeter”.
Government vows to create 400,000 jobs in energy sector
Ed Miliband says the UK’s clean energy sector needs developing in order to “get bills down for good”.
Betfred says all its shops may close if Reeves hikes gambling tax
The company’s co-founder says it would be forced to close all its sites, putting 7,500 jobs at risk, if gambling
Ed Miliband hints at cut to VAT on energy bills
The energy secretary says the government needs to address the “cost-of-living crisis” facing the country.
How nervous are investors about the stock market?
As shares remain high, investors have been jumping at signs of trouble.
Lamborghini swerves away from all-electric future
Customers still want “the sound and the emotion” of internal combustion engines, the company’s boss Stephan Winkelmann said.
Squeaky shoes lead to lawsuit for being ‘embarrassing’
Athletic shoe company On is facing a lawsuit from customers who claim that its sneakers produce annoying squeaks.
Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure
President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a “green scam”.