Economic news and events

Sales of electric vehicles up in November, bucking overall UK decline

Registrations of new cars in the UK fell in November, but the uptake of electric vehicles rose ahead of the government budget announcement, which included...

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 09:43

FCA demands motor finance firms handle complaints two months earlier

The UK’s financial watchdog has said motor finance firms must start handling complaints two months earlier than originally planned, as it finalises a compensation scheme...

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 13:53

Irish unemployment rate falls to 4.9% in November from 5.0% in October

Ireland’s unemployment rate improved a notch in November, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Wednesday.

The jobless rate fell to 4.9% in November from...

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 11:12

UK service sector growth slows in November amid budget uncertainty

Growth in the UK service sector slowed in November amid a renewed decline in new orders, purchasing managers’ index survey results from S&P Global showed...

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 09:53

Keir Starmer to face PMQs amid continued budget questions

Keir Starmer is to face MPs’ questions about the consequences of the budget after a report warned of the impact of tax hikes on the...

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 06:40

Zero-tariff deal with US to cost NHS £1 billion, No 10 says

A deal that gives the US zero tariffs on its imports of UK pharmaceuticals in return for the National Health Service raising spending on medicines...

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 14:29

China slams UK PM Keir Starmer after ‘security threat’ speech

China accused Keir Starmer of making ‘groundless accusations’ on Tuesday, a day after the UK prime minister said he would engage with Beijing but warned...

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 11:58

UK budget watchdog OBR denies being ‘at war’ with Treasury

The UK budget watchdog has denied being ‘at war’ with the Treasury after the resignation of its boss Richard Hughes.

Hughes quit as chair of the...

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 11:56

Ireland consumer price inflation rises to 3.2% in November - CSO

Consumer price inflation in Ireland increased in November, according to Central Statistics Office estimates on Monday.

The harmonised consumer price index, which allows for EU-wide comparison,...

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 11:18

Britain must not shrink back from ‘chaotic world’, says Starmer

Britain must not shrink back from a ‘chaotic world’, Keir Starmer has said as he underlined his commitment to internationalism.

In his annual Guildhall speech on...

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 21:30

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