Economic news and events

Inflation in Ireland cooled in November, a preliminary estimate from the Central Statistics Office showed on Friday.

The CSO said the flash harmonised consumer inflation rate...

UK mortgage approvals increased on a monthly basis in October, though there was a slight increase in borrowing costs, numbers from the Bank of England...

Retail sales in Ireland decreased in October, numbers on Tuesday showed, with clothing and department store sales both suffering hefty yearly declines.

According to the...

The first transatlantic flight by a large passenger aircraft using pure sustainable aviation fue ‘shows how we can decarbonise transport’, UK Transport Secretary Mark Harper...

Shop price inflation fell for the sixth month in a row in November, hitting levels not seen since June 2022, figures showed Tuesday.

Annual inflation...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said there was ‘positive momentum’ behind the UK economy as the government rolled out the red carpet for investors.

The Global Investment...

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has brushed off suggestions that Reform UK is trying to lure some of his MPs.

Lee Anderson has claimed he was...

Christmas hiring is ‘propping up’ the UK jobs market, according to a report.

An increase in festive roles is leading to an increase in the total...

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the tax-cutting autumn statement is the ‘start of a journey’, as he appeared to signal hopes for future...

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron has defended his pursuit of close ties with China as prime minister, as he insisted that ‘engaging’ with Beijing today...