Economic news and events

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday rejected calls by the Labour opposition to call a snap general election, after more than two dozen ministers...

Interest rate-setters have signalled that bigger hikes may be on the cards as the Bank of England looks to do ‘whatever is necessary’ to stop...

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted he will not leave No 10 despite a mounting revolt against his leadership.

Ministers and aides have continued...

The following is a summary of top news stories Wednesday.

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COMPANIES

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Online retail behemoth Amazon.com is set to be watched more closely by...

Construction activity in the UK slowed in June, but managed to remain in growth territory, as firms battled decreasing new orders.

The headline seasonally...

The pound was trading at levels not seen since the start of Covid lockdowns as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday was left trying...

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been left trying to save his premiership after a pair of cabinet resignations and a series of government exits...

Consumer confidence in the UK economy has hit its lowest point since the start of the pandemic as households feel the effects of the cost-of-living...

UK Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi as been appointed as the new Chancellor, replacing Rishi Sunak, who resigned earlier on Tuesday.

In addition, UK Prime Minister...

Rishi Sunak has quit as chancellor and Sajid Javid has resigned as health secretary as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership faced a fresh crisis....