Economic news and events

The UK economy returned to growth in May, according to data from the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday.

UK gross domestic product rose by 0.4%...

An independent investigation will be held into the performance of the National Health Service, the UK health secretary has announced.

Writing for The Sun, Wes Streeting...

Keir Starmer will meet Joe Biden to strengthen the ‘very special relationship’ between the UK and US on Wednesday.

The new prime minister is meeting the...

Keir Starmer’s government will engage in a frenzy of diplomacy as ministers push for a ‘significant improving’ of security ties with Europe.

This week’s Nato summit...

Keir Starmer has refused to guarantee that he will meet his flagship commitment on defence spending within his first term in office, despite a ‘cast...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will use the Nato summit to help ‘reset’ the UK’s relationship with European neighbours.

As is usual for Nato summits, the...

The UK chancellor has revealed plans for a new national wealth fund designed to attract billions in private sector investment to support UK growth.

The new...

Budget 2025 will be worth €8.3 billion, according to a key fiscal document published by Ireland’s government.

Cabinet signed off on Tuesday on the summer economic...

Production in Ireland’s manufacturing industries improved on a seasonally adjusted basis in May, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed on Tuesday.

Ireland’s seasonally...

Regional mayors have hailed the potential for a ‘step change’ in their relationship with the government after Keir Starmer said he would strive to build...