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we start here in the uk, where the bank of england has raised the cost of borrowing to its highest level in 13 years. the quarter of a percentage point rise, to 1.25%, was less than some were expecting. but financial markets are now betting uk interest rates will have to rise a lot further from here, to get control over soaring inflation. the worry is, too steep a rise in borrowing costs could tip the economy into recession. and the warning signs are already there. our economics editor...

Common, people go into the office to keep cool! what guidance is there for businesses on how to cope with the heat? well, you can do a number of things. you can rent portable air conditioning units. they do use energy and as we know, energy prices are increasing. giving people frequent breaks, making sure you have a lot of water at hand, cold water at hand for people, and relaxing the dress code, allowing them to wear shorts for example. these are all things you can do to keep employees comforta...