Economic news and events


TOP NEWS: UK grocery price inflation sets new record high of 12%

UK grocery price inflation has hit a record pace, prompting customers to switch to low-cost supermarkets and own-label ranges, according to survey figures from data...

Tue, 13/09/2022 - 09:34


TOP NEWS: UK jobless rate unexpectedly falls and wage growth ticks up

- The UK unemployment rate unexpectedly declined in July, while wage growth accelerated, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed on Tuesday.

The jobless...

Tue, 13/09/2022 - 07:17


‘Fiscal event’ still set for September, says Number 10

A ‘fiscal event’ to set out UK government funding for a set of major interventions in the cost-of-living crisis will still take place this month....

Mon, 12/09/2022 - 14:30


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: Biden and other leaders set to be at Queen's funeral

The following is a summary of top news stories Monday.

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COMPANIES

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Rio Tinto's deal to acquire Turquoise Hill Resources could be hit by...

Mon, 12/09/2022 - 11:06


US President Biden confirms he will attend Queen's funeral

US President Joe Biden will attend the Queen's funeral, officials have confirmed, amid reports that foreign heads of state will be asked to catch a...

Mon, 12/09/2022 - 07:57


TOP NEWS: UK GDP rebounds less than expected in July; trade gap cut

- UK gross domestic product rebounded by less than expected in July, official data showed on Monday.

The UK economy expanded 0.2% month-on-month in...

Mon, 12/09/2022 - 07:21


Charles to be proclaimed King in ceremony at Cardiff Castle

Charles is to be proclaimed King at a ceremony at Cardiff Castle on Sunday.

The former Prince of Wales ascended to the throne following the...

Sun, 11/09/2022 - 10:13


King approves UK bank holiday for day of Queen's state funeral

The day of the Queen's funeral has been confirmed as a bank holiday in the UK after approval by the King.

The date of the...

Sat, 10/09/2022 - 15:01


Grieving Britain cancels cultural, sporting events after Queen death

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has led to a slew of cancellations or postponements of high-profile national events, from concerts to fashion shows and...

Fri, 09/09/2022 - 17:42


Bank of England delays rate meeting as UK mourns queen

The Bank of England on Friday said it had decided to postpone a meeting on interest rates due next Thursday by one week following the...

Fri, 09/09/2022 - 14:49


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