Economic news and events

G7 leaders have described Iran as ‘the principal source of regional instability and terror’ as conflict rages in the Middle East.

The conflict between Israel and...

The world’s biggest banks significantly increased their fossil fuel finance in 2024, according to an analysis.

The top 65 lenders – which include UK giants Barclays...

Keir Starmer has said France should do more to tackle a rise in small boat crossings in the English Channel, ahead of meeting Emmanuel Macron...

The UK government has announced plans to invest what it says is a record £7.9 billion in flood defences over the next 10 years.

The Environment...

UK house prices have slipped this month, as sellers turn to ‘realistic pricing’ to sell homes, property portal Rightmove said on Monday.

The 0.3% decline...

More RAF jets are being sent to the Middle East, Keir Starmer has said after Iran threatened to target UK, French and US bases if...

UK public procurement rules are set to be overhauled as ministers unveil their 10-year-plan for infrastructure this week.

The strategy to overhaul infrastructure over the next...

Britain and Canada will seek to revive stalled trade negotiations, Keir Starmer has indicated ahead of a meeting with Mark Carney in the lead-up to...

The UK government has been warned at Westminster over offshoring ‘incalculably valuable’ UK health and security data, which artificial intelligence giants are lobbying to get...

The UK prime minister has ‘urged all parties to step back’ after Israeli strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear programme.

Israel launched strikes on Tehran early on Friday,...