Economic news and events


TOP NEWS: UK construction sector remains weak as new orders slump

The UK's construction sector improved slightly in August, figures showed on Tuesday, but still recorded its second straight month of decline as new orders ‘slowed...

Tue, 06/09/2022 - 09:53


UPDATE: Johnson departs No 10 as new UK PM Truss faces energy crisis

Boris Johnson pledged his ‘fervent support’ for successor Liz Truss as she prepared to take over as UK prime minister and deliver a plan to...

Tue, 06/09/2022 - 08:20


New UK PM Liz Truss prepares energy crisis plan as she enters No 10

Liz Truss will enter Downing Street after her triumph in the Tory leadership contest as she prepares to roll out an emergency support package to...

Tue, 06/09/2022 - 05:12


UK retail sales growth weakens as consumers hard-hit by inflation

Growth in UK retail sales slowed in August as the cost-of-living crisis caused consumers to reign in spending, figures showed on Tuesday.

The latest...

Tue, 06/09/2022 - 05:01


Priti Patel quits as UK Home Secretary as Truss elected Tory leader

Priti Patel has quit as Home Secretary, following the election of Liz Truss as the new Conservative Party leader.

In her resignation letter to Boris...

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 18:14


UPDATE: Next UK PM Truss promises ‘bold’ vision ahead of 2024 election

Liz Truss promised a ‘bold plan’ to cut taxes, deal with the energy crisis and deliver a Tory victory in 2024 as she prepares to...

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 13:19


TOP NEWS: Truss wins race to become next UK PM, beating Sunak

Liz Truss will become the UK's third female prime minister after securing victory in the Tory leadership contest.

She defeated rival Rishi Sunak with 81,326...

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 12:43


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: Eurozone service sector shrinks; UK's barely grows

The following is a summary of top news stories Monday.

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COMPANIES

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US drugstore chain CVS Health is in advanced talks to buy US...

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 11:14


TOP NEWS: UK services sector under pressure, hits 18-month low

The UK services sector's growth slowed in August, as sales took a hit from growing economic uncertainty and reduced client confidence.

The headline seasonally...

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 10:17


Irish service sector growth eases to 17-month low in August

Ireland's service sector reported a continued expansion in activity in August but growth slowed to a 17-month low, partly as a result of inflation and...

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 08:54


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