Economic news and events

UK retail footfall drops by more than quarter in week after Christmas

Footfall across the UK’s retail destinations dropped by more than a quarter in the week after Christmas compared with the week before, figures show.

Retail...

Mon, 02/01/2023 - 17:11

Unions call for ‘sensible’ proposals to help end UK rail strikes

Trade union leaders in the UK have said that only ‘sensible’ proposals will end the rail dispute as passengers prepare for fresh disruption this week...

Mon, 02/01/2023 - 10:24

Sunak says ‘better times ahead’ for UK as poll sees weaker Labour lead

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he is confident ‘better times lie ahead’ as new polling analysis suggested Labour’s lead over the Tories may...

Sun, 01/01/2023 - 11:19

Irish premier to make security, law and order a priority in 2nd term

The taoiseach has pledged that security, law and order in Ireland will be a priority during his second term in office.

Leo Varadkar said a...

Sat, 31/12/2022 - 11:24

UK’s problems won’t ‘go away’ in 2023, says Sunak in New Year message

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned that the UK’s problems will not ‘go away’ in 2023 after a ‘tough’ 12 months, as he delivered his...

Sat, 31/12/2022 - 11:21

UPDATE: China arrivals to require negative Covid-19 test to enter UK

The UK government is set to follow other countries by requiring travellers from China to be tested for Covid-19 from early next year.

From January...

Fri, 30/12/2022 - 21:25

France says requires negative Covid test for China arrivals

France said on Friday it would require travellers arriving from China to show a negative Covid-19 test, following similar moves by Italy and Spain.

Given...

Fri, 30/12/2022 - 18:43

UK to require negative Covid tests for China arrivals

The UK will require travellers leaving China for Britain to provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test before boarding, UK media said on Friday.

London...

Fri, 30/12/2022 - 18:42

UK hospitality firms ’hugely concerned’ for New Year’s trade

UK hospitality leaders say venues could see weaker trade over the key New Year period after sales were knocked by strike action.

But there are...

Fri, 30/12/2022 - 09:16

UK consumer spending jumps 10.6% in 2022 amid surging inflation

UK consumer spending lifted by more than a 10th in 2022 but retailers saw a slump as rising energy costs dragged on household budgets.

New...

Fri, 30/12/2022 - 09:09

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