Economic news and events


UK bill to override Northern Ireland Brexit deal back in parliament

A UK government bill proposing an overhaul to a post-Brexit deal in Northern Ireland returns to parliament on Monday, despite EU warnings it is illegal...

Mon, 27/06/2022 - 06:09


UK PM Boris Johnson says aiming to stay in Downing Street until 2030s

Boris Johnson said he is planning to be UK prime minister into the 2030s despite Conservative critics plotting to oust him after voters rejected the...

Sun, 26/06/2022 - 09:08


More strikes possible as latest walkout cripples UK rail service again

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said further industrial action has not been ruled out, as a fresh strike crippled train services in Britain.

Members of...

Sat, 25/06/2022 - 11:39


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: Inflation persists in Japan; US banks pass Fed test

The following is a summary of top news stories Friday.

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COMPANIES

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The largest banks operating in the US market have sufficient resources to...

Fri, 24/06/2022 - 10:51


LONDON BRIEFING: Barclays buys UK mortgage lender for £2.3 billion

Barclays on Friday said it is buying specialist mortgage lender Kensington Mortgage to take a bigger share of the UK housing market.

The deal is...

Fri, 24/06/2022 - 08:20


TOP NEWS: UK retail sales fall in May as squeeze on consumers tightens

UK retail sales fell in May against a backdrop of rising inflation as households across the country continue to grapple with the cost-of-living crisis, according...

Fri, 24/06/2022 - 07:49


UPDATE: Oliver Dowden resigns as Tory chair after UK by-elections blow

Oliver Dowden has resigned as chairman of the Conservative Party after it suffered two by-election defeats, saying in a letter to UK Prime Minister Boris...

Fri, 24/06/2022 - 06:12


UK consumer confidence hits new low amid ‘stark new economic reality’

UK consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 1974 as a ‘stark new economic reality’ hits households, figures show.

GfK's...

Fri, 24/06/2022 - 05:09


TOP NEWS: UK PM Boris Johnson suffers double by-election humiliation

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership of the Tory party suffered a double blow as voters rejected the Conservatives in two crunch by-elections.

In Tiverton...

Fri, 24/06/2022 - 05:08


UK PM Johnson resolute as twin UK by-election losses loom

The UK's beleaguered Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Thursday he will not resign even if his ruling Conservatives lose two closely watched by-elections, including in...

Thu, 23/06/2022 - 18:50


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