Pressure on wages is set to continue, with pay rises forecast at 1% over the next year, a survey says.
The former first minister described David Davis as his "good pal" as he welcomed him to the stage.
The Tory MP says he "wouldn't put any money" on reports that he is considering a leadership bid.
Philip Hammond and Liam Fox say transition period would not be a "back door" to staying in EU.
Party's deputy leader, who is also standing, says Anne Marie Waters passed a vetting process.
Solicitor General Robert Buckland says racism must be "front and centre" if it is part of sex abuse.
Ministers could bring in new measures to reduce laser attacks, following warnings from pilots.
