Economic news and events

Irish retail sales fell in August from the previous month, dragged down by weaker department store and motor trade activity, though volumes remained higher than...

Rachel Reeves hinted at tax rises in the Budget but insisted Labour’s manifesto commitment ‘stands’ on VAT rules as she unveiled plans to guarantee work...

UK mortgage approvals were in line with expectations last month, numbers from the Bank of England showed Monday.

The central bank said mortgage approvals totalled...

Electricians, plumbers, painters and decorators and other tradespeople are struggling to expand their businesses because of growing costs, the burden of bureaucracy and major hiring...

Rachel Reeves would like to be ‘less in hock to the bond markets’ but the nation relies on them, she has warned in an attack...

Backbench Labour MPs and several education unions have called for an end to the two-child benefit cap, as Keir Starmer heads to Liverpool for his...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday announced plans to introduce free digital ID for both nationals and those residing in the country in a...

Recruiters are urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to use her autumn Budget to tap into growing confidence among employers.

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation said confidence in...

The UK government has announced funding of up to £5 billion to revive high streets, parks and public spaces.

The investment aims to support people across...

A defiant Keir Starmer has insisted he will ‘lead from the front’ into the next general election amid speculation his premiership could be under threat,...