Bank of England delays interest rate decision due to royal mourning, as businesses and unions pay respects – as it happened

Interest rate decision delayed, and TUC Congress postponed, as businesses, unions and investors mourns death of Queen Elizabeth

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Britain's steel-making industry paid tribute last night, with trade body UK Steel saying:

Everyone involved in the UK steel sector will be deeply saddened at the death of Her Majesty the Queen.

We all owe her an immense debt of gratitude for the duty and public service to which she dedicated her life in the UK, the Commonwealth, and around the world. The sector sends its thoughts and prayers to her family.

Following the very sad news of the passing of the Queen, and out of respect for her service to the country and her family, the union has decided to call off tomorrow's planned strike action,"