Economic news and events

David Cameron backs ‘strong partnership’ with Australia for stability

Foreign Secretary David Cameron has backed closer co-operation with Australia to provide increased security and Commonwealth stability.

Cameron was speaking in Adelaide after talks with his...

Fri, 22/03/2024 - 06:45

UK consumer confidence stalls as gains made since last year ’vanish’

UK consumer confidence stalled in negative territory in March as the steady improvements seen since early last year vanished, figures show.

GfK’s long-running consumer confidence index...

Fri, 22/03/2024 - 05:58

UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire with uncertain outcome

The US, which has repeatedly blocked calls for a truce in Gaza, will submit a draft resolution to the UN Security Council Friday on the...

Fri, 22/03/2024 - 05:57

Simon Harris set to become Irish PM as confirms Fine Gael leader bid

Simon Harris is set for a clear run to become the next taoiseach after announcing he will stand to be the leader of Fine Gael.

The...

Thu, 21/03/2024 - 20:01

TOP NEWS: Bank of England leaves rates unchanged but hawks jump ship

The Bank of England left interest unchanged at a 15-year high on Thursday but there was ’dovish’ twist to the voting make-up, as two members...

Thu, 21/03/2024 - 12:13

TOP NEWS: UK private sector steady as factory output is back to growth

The UK private sector continued to improve in March, flash purchasing managers’ index survey results showed Thursday.

The headline seasonally adjusted S&P Global flash UK PMI...

Thu, 21/03/2024 - 09:58

UK government borrowing surplus falls in February from prior year

The UK’s public sector borrowing surplus decreased in February from the year before, according to the Office for National Statistics on Thursday.

UK public sector net...

Thu, 21/03/2024 - 07:14

Irish ministers rule out early election after Varadkar’s resignation

Irish government ministers have rejected calls for an early election following Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s shock resignation as focus shifts to the race to succeed him.

In...

Thu, 21/03/2024 - 06:02

UK and Australia sign new defence pact in Canberra

The UK and Australia inked a new defence agreement in Canberra on Thursday, as they try to boost a fledgling nuclear-powered submarine program with the...

Thu, 21/03/2024 - 05:54

UPDATE: Opposition parties call for election after Ireland PM resigns

Sinn Fein and other opposition parties in Ireland have called for a general election after Leo Varadkar announced he would step down as Fine Gael...

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 19:18

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