Economic news and events


UK PM Sunak’s Rwanda policy hit by chaos as minister Jenrick resigns

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was under fresh pressure over his Rwanda policy after his immigration minister resigned with a warning that new legislation to...

Thu, 07/12/2023 - 08:45


TOP NEWS: UK house prices rise for second month in row - Halifax

UK house prices increased in November for the second month in a row, following a prior streak of six successive monthly falls, according to mortgage...

Thu, 07/12/2023 - 07:20


Nearly five million UK households to face higher mortgage costs - BoE

Almost five million UK homeowners are still set to see their mortgage repayments jump by hundreds of pounds over the next three years, as rising...

Wed, 06/12/2023 - 12:46


UPDATE: EU proposes delay on UK electric car tariffs until end of 2026

Brussels proposed Wednesday a three-year delay on tariffs on the sale of electric vehicles between Britain and the EU that was meant to kick in...

Wed, 06/12/2023 - 12:28


TOP NEWS: EU proposes three-year delay on UK electric car tariffs

The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a three-year delay on tariffs on electric vehicles that are sold to, or imported from, Britain that was due...

Wed, 06/12/2023 - 11:27


PRESS: European Commission eyes delay to UK electric car tariffs

A three-year delay in the introduction of tariffs on new electric cars is reportedly expected to be recommended by the European Commission.

The EU’s executive body...

Wed, 06/12/2023 - 11:13


Ireland jobless rate edges up to 4.8% in November from 4.7% in October

Ireland’s unemployment rate rose slightly last month, numbers on Tuesday showed.

According to the Central Statistics Office, the nation’s jobless rate picked up to 4.8%...

Wed, 06/12/2023 - 11:12


TOP NEWS: UK construction sector suffers again on housebuilding slump

The UK construction sector remained in the doldrums last month, amid continued weakness in housebuilding, a survey revealed on Wednesday.

The latest S&P Global/Chartered Institute...

Wed, 06/12/2023 - 09:42


Ukraine to top agenda as UK’s David Cameron visits Washington

Support for Ukraine will top the agenda when David Cameron makes his first visit to the US as foreign secretary.

He will arrive in Washington later...

Wed, 06/12/2023 - 08:17


UK’s City watchdog clamps down on ‘poor quality’ credit ratings

The City regulator has moved to clamp down on credit rating agencies sharing patchy information with lenders, which it said can lead to people being...

Tue, 05/12/2023 - 13:16


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