Metro Bank shares plunge after seeking finance
Challenger bank needs to raise £600m.
UK debt hits 20-year high
Long-term borrowing highest since 1998.
BoE to test general insurers in 2025
Stress testing has been common since the 2008 financial crisis.
Business confidence dips in September
Price expectations high as firms maintain margins to combat costs.
BoE delays Basel bank capital rules until July 2025
Revised implementation date now aligns with US Federal Reserve.