A view of the Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea (VNEB) development zone in London, taken from Battersea Power Station. British chancellor Jeremy Hunt will unveil the UK's long-awaited autumn budget on Thursday. Photograph: Aaron Chown/PA European shares fell on Wednesday, ending a four-day winning streak, with markets dragged down by losses in shares of German automotive company Mercedes-Benz. A rise in the rate of inflation to 11.1 per cent in the UK and a dour forecast from US retailer Target also saw investors fret about retail stocks amid a weak outlook for consumer spending. Dublin The Iseq index declined 1.7 per...