UK inflation fell to 3.4% in May

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK inflation myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. UK inflation fell to 3.4 per cent in May, in line with expectations, as the Bank of England seeks evidence that recent price rises are under control. The reading from the Office for National Statistics…

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Lobbyists hope that Trump will produce a bonanza

The capitol Hill club, in Washington, dc, is a venerable gathering spot for the city’s Republican elite. It is minutes from the offices of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Its Eisenhower Lounge boasts no fewer than 458 elephant statues; its ornate lobby features portraits of Ronald Reagan, both George Bushes and a younger…

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