Economic news and events


EU and Britain hold first talks to ‘reset’ ties after UK vote

Top officials from Britain and the EU on Monday held their first face-to-face talks in Brussels as the new Labour government looks to ‘reset’ ties...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 21:27


UK’s European relations minister in Brussels eyes reset in UK-EU ties

The new EU relations minister in the UK is heading to Brussels to stress the Labour government’s commitment to ‘resetting the relationship’ with the bloc.

Nick...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 11:26


Irish trade surplus shrinks in May as exports fall faster than imports

Ireland’s trade surplus declined in May, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Monday.

Ireland’s trade surplus contracted 18% in May to €7.08 billion from...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 11:21


UK Foreign Secretary Lammy reaffirms Gaza ceasefire call in Israel

Britain’s new Foreign Secretary David Lammy reaffirmed his call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war during a second day of talks with Israeli leaders...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 10:52


TOP NEWS: House prices ebb but political certainty could spur market

Selling prices fell slightly in July as house sellers tried to lure buyers ahead of the summer holidays, figures on Monday showed.

Rightmove’s House Price Index...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 06:49


TOP NEWS: China’s economy grew less than expected in second quarter

China’s economy grew 4.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024, official data showed Monday, less than analysts had expected.

‘By quarter, the GDP for the...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 05:38


TOP NEWS: China retail sales slowed to 2% in June

China’s retail sales slowed to two percent in June, official data showed Monday, as the world’s second largest economy struggled to boost consumption.

‘In June, the...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 05:38


China’s ruling Communist Party begins key economic meeting: state media

China’s ruling Communist Party on Monday kicked off a key meeting led by President Xi Jinping focused on the economy, state media reported.

‘The 20th Central...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 05:37


Biden warns of election-year rhetoric in prime-time address

President Joe Biden warned on Sunday of the risks of political violence in the US after Saturday’s attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, saying:...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 05:37


Manufacturing jobs in England fall while devolved nations see growth

The devolved nations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have seen big growth in the number of manufacturing jobs in the last year, in contrast...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 05:36


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