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France’s Macron, UK PM Starmer discuss Ukraine, Middle East at meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday in Britain, where they discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. 

Starmer...

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 06:03


UK households may face a further income squeeze, say experts

Households may face a further income squeeze, with the potential for upward pressure on mortgage rates and some prices perhaps becoming more expensive, experts have...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 14:31


PRESS: Shein London listing could be completed by Easter - Reuters

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is aiming to list in London in the first half of the year, Reuters reported on Thursday, assuming it gains regulatory...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 13:19


Reeves faces claims of ‘fleeing to China’ amid UK borrowing concerns

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves was accused of having ‘fled to China’ rather than explain how she will help the UK’s ‘flatlining’ economy after borrowing costs...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 12:21


Irish industrial production declines sharply monthly in November

Production in Irish manufacturing industries fell more sharply in November while the growth in turnover, albeit strong, decelerated.

Irish industrial production contracted by 5.2% monthly...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 11:24


Lofty borrowing costs could force UK chancellor to spending cuts

The UK chancellor could be forced into further tax hikes or cuts to spending plans to meet UK fiscal rules after a jump in government...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 05:55


EU needs to be ‘firm’ with Trump administration - Ireland’s Martin

The EU needs to be ‘firm’ with the US, Irish deputy premier Micheal Martin has said.

It comes after US President-elect Donald Trump suggested the US...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 05:55


UK recruiters report fall in candidates placed into permanent jobs

The end of 2024 saw the fastest decline in candidates being placed into permanent jobs in more than a year, new research in the UK...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 05:55


Optimism among UK finance firms down on brace for cost hit - CBI

Optimism among financial services firms has declined at the sharpest pace in more than two years, amid concerns that UK budget tax measures could weigh...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 05:55


UK shop price deflation accelerates in December; higher prices in 2025

Large discounts and Black Friday sales accelerated price drops in December, but 2025 will likely see higher prices warned the British Retail Consortium.

The BRC-NielsenIQ...

Thu, 09/01/2025 - 05:05


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