Economic News
Robert Mugabe resigns as president of Zimbabwe
President Mugabe has handed in a written letter of resignation, putting a halt to impeachment hearings, the speaker of Zimbabwe's parliament said on Tuesday.
US existing home sales rise more than expected in October
Sales of US existing homes rose more than expected in October, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.
Wednesday preview: Budget, OBR forecasts, results from UU, SSP, Sage
Chancellor Philip Hammond's Budget will dominate the UK headlines on Wednesday, with a moderately busy corporate diary not including results from United Utilities, Thomas Cook, Sage and SSP.
Budget preview: Hammond's faces unhappy balancing act
Philip Hammond faces a near-impossible task as he seeks to balance competing demands when delivering his budget.
UK manufacturing output growth hits highest since 1988
UK manufacturing output growth has leapt to a 29-year high as the weak pound drives export demand, though Brexit uncertainty is holding back investment.
Ministers agree to double Brexit divorce offer to €40bn
Senior ministers have backed Theresa May's plan to double Britain's offer of payment to leave the EU to €40bn, reports said.
Public deficit offers no extra room for Chancellor's Budget
UK public sector net borrowing increased more than expected last month, primarily driven by a surge in interest payments on index-linked gilts due to the rise in inflation.