Economic news and events


TOP NEWS: Eurozone inflation slows to three-year low of 2.2% in August

Inflation in the eurozone slowed to a three-year low in August, according to an official flash estimate on Friday.

According to Eurostat, consumer prices in...

Fri, 30/08/2024 - 10:39


UK annual house price growth picks up to 2.4% in August - Nationwide

Annual house price growth in the UK accelerated in August to the fastest rate since December 2022, according to an index released on Friday.

Across the...

Fri, 30/08/2024 - 09:08


UK retail footfall decline abates in August despite riot chaos

UK retail footfall decreased in August, though at a markedly slower pace than in July, shaking off disruption from riots, numbers on Friday showed.

According...

Fri, 30/08/2024 - 05:25


UK government will ‘take decisions’ on potential outdoor smoking ban

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the government will ‘take decisions’ on a potential outdoor smoking ban in an effort to curb preventable deaths...

Thu, 29/08/2024 - 13:14


Starmer continues push for closer EU ties in meeting with Macron

Keir Starmer has said he discussed his plans to reset relations with France and the EU as a whole during talks with French President Emmanuel...

Thu, 29/08/2024 - 12:27


UK car production down by more than 14% on year in July - SMMT

Car production in the UK fell by more than 14% last month compared with a year ago, figures show.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders...

Thu, 29/08/2024 - 12:04


Ireland harmonised consumer prices rise 1.1% annually in August

Consumer price inflation cooled in Ireland this month, according to official data.

The Central Statistics Office said consumer prices rose 1.1% annually in August, slowing...

Thu, 29/08/2024 - 11:57


UK to join Trans-Pacific Partnership trade area by mid-December

The UK will join a trade bloc with countries including Australia and Canada before Christmas, after ratification was agreed by a sixth country.

The UK’s accession...

Thu, 29/08/2024 - 11:56


UK government drops defence for Rosebank, Jackdaw oil and gas fields

The UK government has said it will not challenge judicial reviews brought against developments for the Rosebank and Jackdaw offshore oil and gas fields in...

Thu, 29/08/2024 - 10:54


TOP NEWS: UK retail sales drop for third month in a row, says CBI

Retail sales in the UK fell for the third consecutive month in August although the rate of the downturn eased back, according to the latest...

Wed, 28/08/2024 - 11:25


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