Economic news and events


BoE rate-setter says US tariffs likely to push down on inflation

[Alliance News] - A Bank of England policymaker has said US trade tariffs are more likely to push down on UK inflation than to push...

Tue, 22/04/2025 - 12:37


UK firms put the brakes on investment plans post tariffs, survey finds

Three quarters of UK manufacturing and logistics firms are bracing for a hit from US tariffs, with many putting the brakes on investment plans in...

Tue, 22/04/2025 - 11:21


UK and New Zealand to pursue stronger defence ties

Keir Starmer will aim to strengthen the UK’s defence ties with New Zealand as he hosts the country’s prime minister on Tuesday.

The UK prime minister...

Tue, 22/04/2025 - 06:59


UK’s Reeves says cutting ties with China would be ‘foolish’

The UK Chancellor has said it would be ‘foolish’ to stop engaging with China.

Rachel Reeves is due to hold talks with the US next week...

Sat, 19/04/2025 - 10:36


Trump looking into possibility of firing Fed’s Powell: White House

US President Donald Trump and his administration are studying whether dismissing independent Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is an option, his top economic aide said...

Sat, 19/04/2025 - 10:33


ECB ready to cut rates again as Trump tariffs shake eurozone

European Central Bank policymakers look increasingly likely to cut interest rates again on Thursday, with US President Donald Trump’s stop-start tariff announcements sowing concern in...

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 06:55


BP set for shareholder clash over climate goals as AGM season starts

BP PLC is set for a clash between shareholders over its climate goals as the season for annual general meetings kicks off.

The oil major’s board...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 19:03


UK consumer price inflation slows to 2.6% in March as fuel prices drop

UK consumer price inflation eased in March, driven by falling fuel and recreation costs, data from the Office for National Statistics showed on Wednesday.

The consumer...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 07:18


Ireland goods exports jump in February on pharma sales surge

Ireland’s goods exports rose in February from a year earlier, driven by a sharp increase in medical and pharmaceutical sales, figures from the Central Statistics...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 11:30


Ofgem scraps years-long queue of ’zombie’ grid projects

Officials have approved plans to connect new wind and solar farms to the power grid faster, which they hope will end years of gridlock for...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 10:37


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