Senior official says central bank is prepared ‘for the worst’ after raising rates and intervening to shore up currency

Steel group objects to Chatham Docks plan as it would have ‘seismic adverse consequences’ on the national economy

Labour support was spread widely but Downing Street grasps national projection of 7-point gap as cause for hope

Washington’s crackdown shows its leverage over global banking system

Plus, media is the main earnings theme and a bumper week for British anniversaries

Endorsements come as exclusive talks end without deal and Sony and Apollo push rival $26bn offer