Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high as central bankers fight inflation; retail sales rise in Great Britain – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Mothercare has warned it faces a “highly uncertain” future after its Middle East franchise partner revealed it was set to close most of its franchised stores across the region next year…
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RegionsUnited Kingdom
Published2 h ago (Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:39:08 GMT)
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AuthorGraeme Wearden