Economic news and events

UK economy grows 0.6% in first quarter as services sector leads

The UK economy grew strongly in the first quarter of 2026, driven by the services sector, according to data from the Office for National Statistics...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 07:17

UK Labour turmoil continues as Streeting mulls leadership challenge

Keir Starmer faces another day of questions over his future as Wes Streeting mulls whether to mount a challenge for the UK premiership.

The Health secretary...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 06:35

UK PM’s bid to overhaul immigration system set out in King’s Speech

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to earn the public’s ‘trust’ and regain ‘control’ of immigration as he set out plans for sweeping reforms announced...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 22:56

Steps to fast-track EU rules into UK law included in King’s Speech

The UK government could fast-track EU rules into law without giving MPs a vote under legislation brought forward in the King’s Speech.

Ministers have been attempting...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 14:18

UPDATE: PM has ‘full confidence’ in Streeting despite leadership talk

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer retains ‘full confidence’ in Wes Streeting as Health secretary, even as he looks set to resign in a bid to...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 14:15

PRESS: Streeting preparing to resign Thursday after talks with UK PM

Wes Streeting met Keir Starmer for crunch talks that lasted less than 20 minutes this morning amid claims the UK Health secretary is poised to...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 12:20

PM Starmer sets out aim for ‘stronger, fairer’ UK as looks to save job

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised a package of measures to set a ‘new direction for Britain’ as he battled to save his premiership.

The prime...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 11:57

Streeting leaves No 10 after brief talks with Starmer as PM fights on

Wes Streeting has been to Downing Street for crunch talks that lasted less than 20 minutes this morning as the UK prime minister continues to...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 10:28

SNP seeks to force vote on UK PM Keir Starmer’s future

The Scottish National Party will attempt to force a vote on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s future with an amendment to the King’s Speech, the...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 10:26

UPDATE: Third minister quits as UK PM Starmer’s grip on power slips

A third UK minister has resigned from the government, criticising Prime Minister Keir Starmer for a lack of ‘bold, radical action’ as she urged him...

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 14:15

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