Economic news and events


Iran has ’will’ to end war, but seeks guarantees, president says

Iran has the ‘necessary will’ to end the war with the US and Israel, President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday, stressing that Tehran was seeking guarantees...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 20:42


Trump tells UK to secure Strait of Hormuz and ’go get your own oil’

Donald Trump said the UK and other countries which did not take part in strikes against Iran should secure the Strait of Hormuz themselves.

The US...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 17:10


Deemed disposal ‘too high’ and ‘posing challenge’ for Irish investors

Deemed disposal is ‘too high’ and ‘posing a real challenge’ for Irish investors, Finance Minister Simon Harris has said.

He was speaking at the Central Bank...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 11:54


UK house price growth sharper than expected in March - Nationwide

UK house price growth accelerated more than expected in March, but the conflict in the Middle East has clouded the outlook for the sector, according...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 09:08


UK grocery sales up before Easter but ‘financial anxiety’ looms large

UK grocery sales rose in March on seasonal demand linked to Easter, while price inflation was steady but threatens to accelerate in the months to...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 08:00


UK GDP growth for 2025 revised up to 1.4% from 1.3% - ONS

The UK grew as expected in the fourth quarter, the Office for National Statistics reported on Tuesday.

UK real gross domestic product is estimated to...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 07:27


Starmer calls for ’joint effort’ with business on Iran war impact

Business chiefs have been urged to help address the economic impact of the Iran war as Sir Keir Starmer admitted the government could not shoulder...

Mon, 30/03/2026 - 16:53


UK PM hosts business chiefs as Trump ratchets up threats to Iran’s oil

Bosses from energy, shipping and banking firms will meet Keir Starmer as Donald Trump warned he could obliterate Iran’s oil wells and power infrastructure.

The Downing...

Mon, 30/03/2026 - 14:19


Ireland inflation jumps in March as energy prices surge

Ireland’s annual inflation rate accelerated sharply in March, driven by a surge in energy prices, flash estimates from the Central Statistics Office showed Monday.

The harmonised...

Mon, 30/03/2026 - 11:21


UK mortgage approvals up in February but below six-month average

Net mortgage approvals increased on a monthly basis in February, the Bank of England reported on Monday.

Net mortgage approvals for house purchases increased to...

Mon, 30/03/2026 - 10:16


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