Thanks for joining me. Wage rises slowed down from the record pace they had set in the three months to July, according to official figures.
Pay including bonuses rose by 8.1pc in the three months to August, easing off from the 8.5pc jump in the previous period.
5 things to start your day
1) Israel to boycott Europe’s biggest tech conference after founder accuses country of ‘war crimes’ | Dozens of companies pull out of Lisbon event following a wave of protest from tech bosses
2) Sunak’s stealth tax raid equivalent to extra 6p on income tax, IFS says | Think-tank says the Government is in a ‘fiscal bind’ amid low growth and high debt servicing costs
3) Rolls-Royce to cut 2,500 jobs | Redundancies come amid a wider drive to trim costs
4) King Charles hands start-up right to mine gold and silver in Cornwall | Cornish Tin celebrates ‘significant win’ as region looks to revive mining heritage
5) Too early to declare victory in inflation fight, warns Bank of England | Persistent wage growth could keep interest rates higher for longer
