Further market turmoil and political upset after the House of Representatives rejects George Bush's $700bn bail-out plan. Elana Schor charts the breakdown.
As the banking crisis begins to ripple across Europe, the business editor, Deborah Hargreaves, tells us what it means for the markets and the average consumer.
The Conservative party conference makes the most of Labour's economic troubles. Our team in Birmingham has the details.
Warships and helicopters still surround a hijacked cargo ship off Somalia. Xan Rice says there are concerns that its cargo of tanks and arms may fall into the wrong hands.
And it's time to be amused, shocked or moved by this year's Turner prize exhibits. Adrian Searle tells us what he thought.
