UK and Irish consumers edge up from lows but spending caution runs deep
UK consumer confidence beat forecasts in May at -23, while Irish sentiment rebounded sharply from a 40-month low,…
‘Let them eat junk’ – what ultra-processed foods are really doing to our children’s health
There will have been a collective sigh of relief from cash-squeezed families around the country at news that…
Rupee, CAD under watch, US trade talks on track: Goyal says India will 'come out winner' – The Times of India
Rupee, CAD under watch, US trade talks on track: Goyal says India will ‘come out winner’ The Times of…
Congo-Brazzaville raises $850 million bond in London market comeback
The 2036 bond, listed in London and carrying a 9.5% coupon, attracted more than $1.6 billion in…
No, London’s economy hasn’t lost its lustre. Here’s why
Thursday 21 May 2026 11:40 am Ignore the doomerism. London has plenty to celebrate The FT has once…
UK recession risk rises as oil prices fuel inflation, Bank says
The risk of the UK entering a recession is rising as higher oil prices fuel inflation, potentially forcing…
Reeves targets cost of living crisis with VAT cut on theme parks and kids’ meals – Channel 4 News
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has unveiled a three-hundred-million-pound “Great British Summer Savings” package designed to ease the cost-of-living…
Japan core inflation softens to over four year low, weakening case for BOJ rate hike
A gas station attendant refuels a customer’s car in Tokyo on April 24, 2026. Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp…
Rs. 292 to Rs. 354 : UNP points finger over dollar crisis
The United National Party (UNP) has raised concerns over what it described as the Government’s handling of the…
Irish GDP set to fall by 1.2% this year
The Irish economy, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), is forecast to decline in 2026, according to…
Iran war squeezes Europe’s economy as growth slumps, prices surge
The energy shock from the Iran war is seeping ever deeper into the European economy, presenting policy-makers with…
Surjit Bhalla flags economic reform slowdown under BJP, says party lulled into comfort zone
The BJP’s repeated election victories may have lulled the government into an economic comfort zone, reducing the urgency…