UK lenders bet on inflation falling with mortgage rate cuts
Banks and building societies cut prices for fourth consecutive week, but charges remain higher than a year ago #press
How Trump’s criminal charges are defining his White House race
Indictments are galvanising former president’s Republican base but leaving the wider public cold #press
US P&C insurers: paradise lost as severe weather event hits Hawaii
Given the worsening economics for claims, there is concern that risk will not be underwritten at any price #press
Gabon closes first debt-for-nature swap in Africa
Deal worth $500mn funnels cash to conservation in return for lower interest rate on African nation’s debt and longer repayments period #press
Anger in Ardleigh as villagers reject ‘bribes’ for pylons
Prospect of compensation to ease building of net zero power grid upsets Essex residents #press
Trump and 18 others charged in 2020 Georgia election interference case
Former president and allies indicted on counts including racketeering and conspiracy #press
UBS pays $1.4bn to settle US mortgage bond mis-selling case
Agreement resolves final case by federal task force set up to probe Wall Street’s role in causing 2008 financial crisis #press