Economic news and events


UK energy price cap to fall amid concerns households will pay more

A fall in Ofgem’s energy price cap takes effect this weekend amid concerns UK households could still end up paying around 13% more than last...

Fri, 29/09/2023 - 05:10


UK car production down 10% in August after months of growth

UK car production fell by almost 10% in August, following six consecutive months of growth, new figures show.

A total of 45,052 models rolled off factory...

Thu, 28/09/2023 - 05:07


National Grid says risk of lights going out this winter has fallen

The risk of the lights going out in the UK has fallen ahead of this winter and is almost back to the pre-energy crisis normal,...

Thu, 28/09/2023 - 05:06


Ireland retail sales down in August on month and annual rise slows

Ireland retail sales declined slightly in August from July, with the biggest decreases seen in motor trade and furniture & lighting, according to new data...

Wed, 27/09/2023 - 11:59


Germany and UK hope to cooperate in green hydrogen production

Germany and the UK want to cooperate more closely in the development of green hydrogen in the lead up to a hydrogen conference scheduled for...

Tue, 26/09/2023 - 08:59


TOP NEWS: UK water companies to return £114 million to customers

The UK Water Services Regulation Authority announced on Tuesday that water and wastewater companies in England and Wales will have to return £114 million to...

Tue, 26/09/2023 - 08:53


UK tech secretary aims for deal over AI safety ‘smoke alarm’ at summit

An ‘agreement across nations’ on the safe use of artificial intelligence will be a key aim of the UK’s AI Safety Summit, the technology secretary...

Mon, 25/09/2023 - 14:37


UK party conference season opens ahead of election

The UK party political conference season opened Saturday with the start of the Liberal Democrat’s annual meet, as the country gears up for a general...

Sun, 24/09/2023 - 08:18


Sunak reportedly mulling ‘outlawing cigarettes for next generation’

Downing Street has not denied reports that the prime minister could accept a recommendation that would effectively ban cigarettes for the next generation.

Rishi Sunak is...

Fri, 22/09/2023 - 20:43


TOP NEWS: UK private sector slump worsens, contributing to BoE pause

The severity of the UK private sector downturn deepened in September, according to preliminary survey data on Friday.

The S&P Global/CIPS flash UK flash composite...

Fri, 22/09/2023 - 10:05


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