Economic news and events


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


UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband aims for ‘rooftop solar revolution’

Ed Miliband has said he wants to launch a ‘solar rooftop revolution’ as he takes steps to boost the UK’s solar energy capacity.

The new energy...

Sun, 14/07/2024 - 12:11


Kemi Badenoch backed as favourite to become Conservative Party leader

Kemi Badenoch is tipped to become the next leader of the UK Conservative Party, according to a new survey.

A poll shows the former minister for...

Sun, 14/07/2024 - 11:14


Irish deputy premier ‘positive and optimistic’ about relations with UK

Ireland’s deputy premier has said he is positive and optimistic about future relations with the UK.

Micheal Martin also suggested there could be a ‘friendly settlement’...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 21:42


US President Biden not senile and ‘on good form’ - UK PM Starmer

Joe Biden is not senile and has been on ‘good form’ at the Nato summit, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said, as concerns grow...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 21:41


Irish consumer price inflation slows to 2.2% in June despite fuel rise

Consumer price inflation in Ireland eased further in June, marking the eight consecutive month of a below-5% rate, according to figures released by the Central...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 12:13


Aer Lingus pilots to vote on deal for 18% pay rise over four years

Aer Lingus pilots will be ‘better off’ if they agree to a new pay deal, their union said on Thursday.

Pilots in the Irish Air Line...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 10:15


UK must ‘guard against’ risk of Russian retaliation, minister warns

Britain must be ‘incredibly careful’ to avoid retaliation from the Kremlin, the security minister warned after the government signalled UK missiles could be used by...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 10:07


Joe Biden hails UK as ‘transatlantic knot’ binding Nato together

Joe Biden appeared to back Keir Starmer’s push for the UK to forge closer defence ties with Europe as he called the UK the ‘transatlantic...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 08:48


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