Economic news and events


BoE chief says UK innovation needs ‘supportive’ investment environment

The governor of the Bank of England has said the UK needs a ‘supportive’ investment environment if it is to realise the economic benefits of...

Tue, 07/10/2025 - 10:41


Ireland’s Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers set to reveal budget

The Irish government will outline its annual budget on Tuesday, amid scrutiny of its tax and expenditure priorities.

It has set parameters for a planned package...

Tue, 07/10/2025 - 08:07


UK annual house price growth slowest since April 2024 in September

The average UK house price unexpectedly edged lower on a monthly basis, Halifax data showed on Tuesday.

For September, the average price was £298,184, down 0.3%...

Tue, 07/10/2025 - 07:18


UK new car sales rise 14% in September as EVs hit record high

UK new car registrations climbed sharply in September, boosted by record sales of electric vehicles and solid fleet demand, according to data from the Society...

Mon, 06/10/2025 - 10:00


UK construction activity fall the slowest in three months in September

The decline in UK construction output slowed in September but business confidence remained weak amid caution ahead of November’s autumn budget, data published by S&P...

Mon, 06/10/2025 - 09:48


Jaguar Land Rover to resume some production on Monday - BBC

British car maker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will reportedly resume some manufacturing production on Monday as it continues to recover from a major cyber attack.

According...

Mon, 06/10/2025 - 07:05


UK industry powering ahead with ‘green’ investment says report

Manufacturers in the UK are more committed than ever to investment in green technologies, new research suggests.

Most firms surveyed by Make UK said they were...

Mon, 06/10/2025 - 00:41


UK service sector growth slows to five-month low in September

Growth in the UK service sector eased to a five-month low in September, as increases in output and new orders slowed, survey results from S&P...

Fri, 03/10/2025 - 10:06


Ireland services sector growth accelerates in September

Ireland’s private sector expansion picked up pace in September, with the services sector supported by new business and employment, S&P Global reported Friday.

The AIB Ireland...

Fri, 03/10/2025 - 03:08


UK consumer confidence in economy falls to lowest point this year

Consumer confidence in the UK economy fell during the last quarter to its lowest point so far this year, according to a survey.

KPMG’s latest Consumer...

Fri, 03/10/2025 - 01:12


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