Economic news and events


UK braced for extreme heat as millions more face hosepipe ban

The UK is braced for days of extreme temperatures in the latest heatwave, as millions more people face a hosepipe ban in the coming weeks....

Tue, 09/08/2022 - 16:08


Irish industrial output rises 8.5% in June from May, up 26% annually

Irish industrial production grew by 8.5% month-on-month in June, while the turnover index fell by 1.5%.

In June, the seasonally adjusted production index grew...

Tue, 09/08/2022 - 11:45


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: Taiwan accuses China of planning invasion

The following is a summary of top news stories Tuesday.

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Edinburgh-based asset manager abrdn reported a swing to loss and lowered its...

Tue, 09/08/2022 - 10:45


Workers at UK's biggest container port reject improved pay offer

Talks aimed at averting strikes by workers at the Port of Felixstowe have failed to resolve a dispute over pay.

Members of the Unite union...

Tue, 09/08/2022 - 08:54


LONDON BRIEFING: abrdn swings to loss and warns targets to be missed

Shares in abrdn fell early Tuesday after the asset manager reported a swing to loss and lowered its outlook, saying it feels the current market...

Tue, 09/08/2022 - 08:24


UK retail sector seen likely to wither after summer sales boost

UK retailers got a boost from last month's heatwave, with summer clothing and picnic food lifting sales in July, figures on Tuesday showed.

But...

Tue, 09/08/2022 - 05:02


Hungary fines Ryanair for raising prices to handle Covid recovery tax

Hungary has accused Ryanair Holdings PLC of consumer protection violations and fined it more than £600,000 after the budget carrier raised ticket prices to cope...

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 13:14


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: BHP bids for Oz; Veolia sells some Suez to Macquarie

The following is a summary of top news stories Monday.

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SoftBank Group swung to a sizeable first-quarter loss, with valuations in its...

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 10:47


LONDON BRIEFING: BHP's £5 billion approach for Oz Minerals rejected

Miner BHP on Monday said that it offered to buy Oz Minerals late last week but that the Oz board rejected its approach.

BHP said...

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 08:18


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: Taiwan says China military exercises ‘irresponsible’

The following is a summary of top news stories Friday.

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Facebook-owner Meta Platforms is ending a run as one of the few...

Fri, 05/08/2022 - 11:12


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