1. Mini-Budget: Chancellor cuts top rate of income tax, holds corporation tax
The government has published its 'Growth Plan 2022', outlining Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng's combined policies to try and pull the economy out of recession
2.Lloyds could be hit hard by backdoor windfall tax
Lloyds Banking Group could be hit to the tune of £1.6bn under plans being mooted to reduce the interest paid on deposits held by high street lenders
3. These four AIM North Sea oil stocks are set for a big end to 2022
Projects in the North Sea remain the most tangible and accessible means of boosting the UK’s domestic energy security.
4. FTSE 100
At the close, the FTSE 100 had fallen 2%, or 141 points, to finish at 7,019 as the pound was in full-blown rout against the dollar.
5. ITM Power slides as Credit Suisse hacks price target
Credit Suisse estimated the group would have 70% lower manufacturing capacity by full year 2025