Live news updates: Tories announce additional details for Monday’s leadership vote

The Conservatives have set a high threshold for leadership hopefuls to make it on to the ballot paper for the next party leader. Candidates will have to have the support of 100 MPs — a big jump on the 20 MPs needed to enter this summer’s contest when Liz Truss was chosen. As there are … Read more

Crude oil gives back Monday’s OPEC bounce as demand fears return (NYSEARCA:USO)

SlavkoSereda/iStock via Getty Images Crude oil on Tuesday reversed the rally that followed Monday’s OPEC+ decision to slightly raise production, as the usual concerns returned about weakening fuel demand caused by the likelihood of further interest rate hikes and COVID-19 lockdowns in China. Front-month Brent crude (CO1:COM) for November delivery settled +3% from Monday at … Read more

Branson, Mo. neighborhoods cleaning up debris, damaged trees after Monday’s storms

BRANSON, Mo. (KY3) -Clean-up efforts are underway in Branson neighborhoods after Monday’s strong winds and heavy rain damaged trees and left debris scattered. When they woke up Tuesday morning, Branson residents said the storm scattered limbs across the subdivision, and trees were blocking the roadway in some areas. Lakewood estate maintenance crews say it will … Read more