Economic news and events


Qatar emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to pay state visit to UK

The emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will arrive in the UK Monday for a two-day state visit hosted by King Charles III.

The...

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 05:42


UK firms to be prioritised under new defence industrial strategy

UK defence firms will be prioritised for government money under a new strategy due to be announced on Monday.

Defence Secretary John Healey will launch the...

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 05:09


Starmer to set out ‘plan for change’ with key mission ‘milestones’

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will set out a ‘plan for change’ with milestones set in key policy areas to achieve the targets laid out...

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 11:41


Incumbent centre-right in ’driving seat’ in Irish vote

Vote counting in Ireland’s general election began Saturday with an exit poll indicating a tight finish with the incumbent centre-right coalition most likely to form...

Sat, 30/11/2024 - 12:07


Head of UK financial watchdog on defensive after MPs’ critical report

The chief executive of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has defended the organisation against criticism from a group of MPs and peers.

A cross-party parliamentary group,...

Sat, 30/11/2024 - 12:04


UK mortgage approvals to home buyers at highest since summer 2022

The number of mortgage approvals in the UK made to home buyers reached the highest level since the summer of 2022 last month, according to...

Fri, 29/11/2024 - 11:04


TOP NEWS: Louise Haigh resigns as UK transport secretary

Louise Haigh has resigned as UK transport secretary after it emerged she pleaded guilty to a criminal offence related to incorrectly telling police that a...

Fri, 29/11/2024 - 06:55


UK house prices, sales volumes to grow in 2025, predicts Zoopla

The number of UK house sales is expected to increase next year, with prices also edging up, according to a forecast.

Zoopla expects the number of...

Fri, 29/11/2024 - 06:51


Irish voters head to polls in ‘too close to call’ General Election

Voters head to the polls in Ireland this morning for a General Election which will set the political landscape for the next five years.

The three...

Fri, 29/11/2024 - 06:19


UK retail footfall slips in November on storms and later Black Friday

UK retail footfall eased in November amid stormy weather and low consumer confidence, figures on Friday showed, with the decline exacerbated by the later timing...

Fri, 29/11/2024 - 05:54


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