Business

Business

• Pressure builds on Rishi Sunak to act now on living costs

  The CBI and the TUC urge the government to help the "hardest hit" as inflation soars.

• McDonald's finds local buyer for Russian business

  The burger giant, which is leaving Russia after more than 30 years, has sold its restaurants to a franchisee.

• Global stock markets fall as growth fears rattle investors

  UK shares slide after more signs of waning consumer confidence trigger steep falls in US markets.

• Royal Mail warns it will put prices up again

  The company says it has to act to cover higher costs, including wages, energy and fuel expenses.

• Cost of living: Calls to bring benefit and pension rises forward

  Big increases are due next April but charities say soaring prices mean people need the money now.