Oil price falls to lowest level since before the US-Iran war; UK firms hope Burnham will ease burden – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who is widely predicted to be replaced if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister, is due to speak at the BCC’s conference today. Several other senior political figures are also due to speak…. as is Andy Haldane , the former Bank of England chief economist who has reportedly been advising Andy Burnham. 9.00am Chancellor the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP 9.25am BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, CBE 10.00am BCC President, Andy Haldane, CBE 11.00am Shadow Chancellor, The Rt Hon Sir Mel Stride MP 12.10pm Leader of the

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