Economic news and events


Biden says visit is to ’keep the peace’ ahead of Belfast arrival

US President Joe Biden has said he will use his visit to the island of Ireland to ‘keep the peace’, as he left the US...

Tue, 11/04/2023 - 19:55


Sunak, Biden must discuss Troubles legacy Bill - Amnesty International

Government plans to deal with the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland should be on the agenda when Rishi Sunak meets Joe Biden, Amnesty...

Tue, 11/04/2023 - 19:53


TOP NEWS: UK to be worst-performing G7 economy despite IMF upgrade

The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its forecast for the UK economy this year and next, but still expects it to grow slower than other...

Tue, 11/04/2023 - 14:06


Almost 60% surge in UK pubs shutting for good in first quarter of 2023

More than 150 pubs have disappeared for good from English and Welsh communities over the first three months of 2023, according to new figures.

The rate...

Tue, 11/04/2023 - 06:06


UK inflation slowing but remains strong - BDO accountants

UK inflation is still rising rapidly, but has fallen to its lowest point for a year, a poll of polls by accountancy firm BDO has...

Tue, 11/04/2023 - 05:52


Britons cut back on groceries but spend more on TV subscriptions

Britons cut back on groceries and eating out in March but fuelled a resurgence in digital subscriptions to catch new seasons of popular TV programmes,...

Tue, 11/04/2023 - 05:48


TOP NEWS: UK retail sales slow slightly despite Mother’s Day lift

UK retail sales growth remained stable in March, according to data from British Retail Consortium-KPMG on Tuesday.

Total UK retail sales increased 5.1% in March...

Tue, 11/04/2023 - 05:42


UK’s Sunak eyes ‘better future’ for Northern Ireland as he hosts Biden

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is focusing on fulfilling the promise of the Good Friday Agreement as he prepares to host US President Joe Biden...

Sun, 09/04/2023 - 14:47


Huge queues of cars stretching back from Dover amid 90-minute waits

Huge queues of holidaymakers are waiting on ‘extremely busy roads’ close to the Port of Dover amid warnings of 90-minute delays.

Cars could be seen snaking...

Fri, 07/04/2023 - 14:27


UK footfall growth slows further in March, remains below pre-pandemic

Growth in UK retail footfall decelerated further in March amid cost-of-living pressures and strike disruption, new data on Friday revealed.

Total UK footfall increased by...

Fri, 07/04/2023 - 13:40


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