Economic news and events


Ireland manufacturing sector enjoys marginal improvement in January

The AIB Ireland Composite PMI Index rose in January from December, amid a rise in output, export orders and employment, S&P Global said on Thursday.

The...

Thu, 01/02/2024 - 06:57


Ireland harmonised consumer inflation slows to 2.7% in January

Irish annual harmonised consumer price inflation slowed in January, according to a flash estimate, the Central Statistics Office reported on Wednesday.

On a harmonised basis, allowing...

Wed, 31/01/2024 - 11:42


UK government set to publish deal to set stage for Stormont return

The UK government is due to publish the details of its deal with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) which sets the stage for the return...

Wed, 31/01/2024 - 09:57


UK could deploy aircraft carrier to Red Sea, suggests minister

The UK could send an aircraft carrier to the Red Sea as the threat from Iran-backed Houthi rebels continues, the armed forces minister has indicated.

James...

Wed, 31/01/2024 - 09:48


Less room for UK tax cuts in Budget than last year, Hunt tells Cabinet

Jeremy Hunt is understood to have warned the Cabinet that opportunities for tax cuts in the Budget are likely to be smaller than they were...

Wed, 31/01/2024 - 09:46


TOP NEWS: UK house price houses rise by more than expected in January

UK house prices edged higher in January, according to figures from Nationwide on Wednesday.

The Nationwide house price index showed a 0.7% increase in seasonally-adjusted...

Wed, 31/01/2024 - 07:52


New Brexit border regime in force amid warnings of biosecurity risks

UK ministers have sought to play down concerns as new post-Brexit checks on food and drink imports come into force.

The long-delayed new rules are part...

Wed, 31/01/2024 - 06:03


TOP NEWS: UK economy to grow more slowly than previously thought - IMF

The UK’s economy will grow more slowly than expected over the next two years, and will be among the worst performers in the G7 group...

Tue, 30/01/2024 - 14:54


UK will consider recognising Palestinian state to help end conflict

Britain will look at recognising a Palestinian state under diplomatic efforts to end the conflict with Israel, Foreign Secretary David Cameron has said.

He told a...

Tue, 30/01/2024 - 12:30


Irish wholesale prices edge down in December but annual decline slows

Wholesale prices in Ireland decreased in the month of December, according to the Central Statistics Office on Tuesday.

Wholesale prices fell by 0.6% on-month in December,...

Tue, 30/01/2024 - 11:42


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