Economic news and events

The Bank of England’s chief economist has said that interest rates are unlikely to reach the 5.25% peak that markets have predicted, but cautioned that...

UK Justice Secretary Dominic Raab is facing fresh questions over his conduct as several of his former staff are said to be preparing to file...

The UK transport secretary has said he will not negotiate with a rail union chief when the pair meet ahead of a fresh round of...

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has discussed opportunities to boost trade exports with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as the pair agreed this generation must...

Most US Federal Reserve policymakers thought that slowing the pace of interest rate increases would ‘soon’ be appropriate, according to minutes released on Wednesday by...

Nicola Sturgeon has vowed to use the next general election to try to win Scottish independence, after the UK Supreme Court ruled another referendum cannot...

The UK’s highest court has ruled that the Scottish Parliament cannot legislate for a second independence referendum without Westminster’s consent.

The case was brought to...

The UK private sector continued to contract in November, according to preliminary estimates on Wednesday, adding to the signs of an impending recession.

The...

Ireland’s fiscal watchdog has said that the ‘relative’ strength of digital and pharmaceutical companies will support the dampened Irish economy, despite inflation.

Spending could also...

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to face Keir Starmer in Prime Minister’s Questions as he struggles with a Tory rebellion over policy, MP...