Economic news and events


UK's Covid infections hit record high as free tests end

Rates of Covid infection have hit a record high in the UK, official data showed Friday, just as free government testing ended for millions in...

Fri, 01/04/2022 - 15:07


Covid-19 infection levels climb to record high across UK

Covid infection levels have hit a record high across the UK as free Covid-19 testing for millions in England comes to an end.

Some 4.9...

Fri, 01/04/2022 - 12:38


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: Inflation and factory sector readings show war costs

The following is a summary of top news stories Friday.

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More than 30 firms, including at least two major Chinese property developers,...

Fri, 01/04/2022 - 11:07


Growth in Ireland manufacturing accelerates in March but prices rise

Growth in the Irish factory sector picked up pace in March, a survey showed on Friday, but manufacturers warned about the impact of the war...

Fri, 01/04/2022 - 09:16


LONDON BRIEFING: R&Q Investment accepts £482 million takeover

Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings on Friday said it has accepted a £482 million takeover offer from 23% shareholder Brickell PC Insurance Holdings.

Brickell will...

Fri, 01/04/2022 - 08:22


Reprieve for capping fracking wells as UK considers energy strategy

The UK's only shale gas wells will not be sealed up at the end of June after regulators lifted an order for them to be...

Thu, 31/03/2022 - 13:42


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: Royal Bank of Canada makes UK push with Brewin buy

The following is a summary of top news stories Thursday.

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Royal Bank of Canada has agreed to buy London-listed investment adviser Brewin...

Thu, 31/03/2022 - 10:50


TOP NEWS: UK house prices surge at fastest yearly pace since 2004

UK house prices saw the strongest annual surge since 2004 in March, figures from Nationwide showed on Thursday.

UK house prices rose 14% yearly...

Thu, 31/03/2022 - 08:46


LONDON BRIEFING: Royal Bank of Canada splashes out for Brewin Dolphin

Royal Bank of Canada has agreed to buy London-listed investment adviser Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC for £1.6 billion.

The acquisition is an ‘exciting strategic opportunity’...

Thu, 31/03/2022 - 08:27


TOP NEWS: UK quarterly growth revised up; economy exceeds pre-pandemic

The UK economy expanded at a faster pace than expected in the fourth quarter of 2021, data from the Office of National Statistics showed Thursday,...

Thu, 31/03/2022 - 07:21


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