It seems just matter of time before the two MPC members already in favour of a rate cut are joined off Table MountainBusiness live – latest updatesHuw Pill, the Bank of England’s chief economist, said last year that the path of interest rates was likely to mirror the shape of South Africa’s Table Mountain: steep-sided but with a plateau at the summit.Judging...

Turkey’s trade ban with Israel will remain until a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian aid flows are secured, says ministerAnalysis: Biden seeks to pull rank in US-Israel relationshipAt least 34,844 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli offensive in Gaza and 78,404 Palestinians injured, according to the territory’s health ministry. Thousands...

Move comes after deputy prime minister and agriculture minister dismissed by governmentSouth Korea’s position remains it will not supply lethal weapons to any country, president Yoon Suk Yeol said on Thursday, when asked if Seoul was prepared to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia.Yoon also said his government intended to continue managing relations...

Defense attorney Susan Necheles’ rapid-fire questioning appears aimed at showing Daniels’ revelation about alleged affair was motivated by money Donald Trump’s motorcade has arrived at the Manhattan courthouse.Juan Merchan, the judge, has instructed that photography is no longer allowed in the courtroom for the rest of the trial, per pool, citing a...

Police arrested dozens of people in Amsterdam, with university occupations continuing in Netherlands, Belgium and SpainMiddle East crisis – live updatesThirty-two people were arrested as Dutch police broke up a Gaza war protest at the University of Amsterdam, in a second day of unrest over the conflict. Police said the offences included public violence,...

Adult film star, whose brief alleged affair with Trump has been subject of much salacious questioning from prosecutors, faces further cross-examinationDonald Trump’s motorcade has arrived at the Manhattan courthouse.Juan Merchan, the judge, has instructed that photography is no longer allowed in the courtroom for the rest of the trial, per pool, citing...