Economic news and events

Elon Musk’s X is taking action to comply with UK law, the UK prime minister has told MPs following the row over its AI chatbot...

Rachel Reeves has confirmed pubs will receive ‘more temporary support’ after an outcry over the impact of an upcoming hike in business rates.

The UK chancellor...

The UK government has announced its intention to build a new railway line between Birmingham and Manchester.

A previous plan to extend HS2 between the cities...

UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle is set to tell the heads of top firms that he will ‘fight tooth and nail’ to achieve US levels...

Irish retail sales rose in November from the previous month, supported by motor trade activity, while volumes were also higher than a year earlier, data...

Ireland is working to resolve ‘outstanding issues’ for ‘quite a number of industries’ following the EU-US trade agreement last year, the taoiseach has said.

As part...

The resumption of Irish beef exports to China will be ‘important and positive’ for trade, Ireland’s premier has said.

Micheal Martin said it reflected the confidence...

UK hiring activity weakened further at the end of 2025, with permanent placements falling at the fastest pace since August amid subdued employer confidence and...

The UK is working with Nato allies to bolster security in the Arctic, a Cabinet minister said following reports British troops could be sent to...

The UK will spend £200 million preparing British troops for deployment to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia, the defence secretary has...