Economic news and events


UK PM Johnson resolute as twin UK by-election losses loom

The UK's beleaguered Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Thursday he will not resign even if his ruling Conservatives lose two closely watched by-elections, including in...

Thu, 23/06/2022 - 18:50


PM says Ireland economic growth must be protected in face of inflation

The government in Dublin must ‘protect’ growth in Ireland's economy while remaining ‘very alert’ to inflationary pressures, the country's leader has said.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin...

Thu, 23/06/2022 - 11:26


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: eurozone growth hit; Powell won't rule out recession

The following is a summary of top news stories Thursday.

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Sexual harassment and assault are commonplace in Australia's multi-billion-dollar mining sector, a...

Thu, 23/06/2022 - 10:57


TOP NEWS: UK business growth in June remains at May's 15-month low

The latest data from S&P Global on Thursday indicated that growth in June in the UK remained at the 15-month low seen in May.

The...

Thu, 23/06/2022 - 10:06


LONDON BRIEFING: UK government finances crimped as interest bill jumps

UK government borrowing came in higher than expected in May, according figures from the Office for National Statistics on Thursday, and it is paying much...

Thu, 23/06/2022 - 08:28


TOP NEWS: UK government borrows £14 billion in May; 3rd highest May

UK government borrowing came in higher than expected in May, according to the Office for National Statistics on Thursday.

UK public sector net borrowing, excluding...

Thu, 23/06/2022 - 08:00


UK chancellor to meet oil and gas industry leaders in Aberdeen

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak will meet leaders from the North Sea oil and gas industry during a visit to Aberdeen.

The chancellor is expected to...

Thu, 23/06/2022 - 05:17


PRESS: Telecoms and UK government to discuss cost of living crisis

British telecommunication companies will be pressed to address the cost of living crisis in talks with UK Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries, according to a Sky...

Wed, 22/06/2022 - 15:28


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: Firms face new EU rules on ESG, US rules on nicotine

The following is a summary of top news stories Wednesday.

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Negotiators agreed to new EU rules requiring large companies to disclose their...

Wed, 22/06/2022 - 11:06


LONDON BRIEFING: UK extends NatWest share sale, as stake down to 48%

The UK government will continue to sell down its stake in lender NatWest, extending the trading plan unveiled last July for another year, the Treasury...

Wed, 22/06/2022 - 08:20


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