Political News
Beijing commits to 'more proactive' stimulus measures
China's leadership committed to "more proactive" fiscal measures and a moderately looser monetary policy for 2025, it emerged overnight on Monday, in a bid to bolster domestic consumption and stabilise key markets.
South Korean president declares martial law
South Korea's president declared emergency martial law, arguing that it was needed to defend the country from communists in North Korea.
Retailers warn of £7bn spike in costs from Budget measures
More than 80 leading retail leaders signed an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Tuesday, expressing grave concerns about the economic impact of the Autumn Budget on the retail sector.
Chancellor to shake-up council pension schemes
Rachel Reeves is to use her first Mansion House speech as chancellor to unveil a slew of reforms to UK pension rules.
China unveils £1.1bn stimulus package
China unveiled its latest stimulus package on Friday, as it looked to tackle surging levels of local government debt and revive the country's flagging economy.
Chancellor unveils £40bn of tax rises in first Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled £40bn of tax rises on Wednesday, as she used her long-awaited first Budget to launch a scathing attack the previous government’s fiscal record.
Consumer confidence falls slightly ahead of Budget
UK consumer confidence fell slightly in October, according to fresh survey results released on Friday, with GfK’s consumer confidence index dropping one point to -21.
Reeves considering tax hike on Amazon, online retailers - reports
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is considering a tax increase on large e-commerce companies like Amazon in her upcoming budget, according to reports on Tuesday, in a bid to support the UK’s ailing high street.
EU backs steep tariffs on Chinese EV imports
The European Union is to impose steep tariffs on imports of Chinese electric vehicles, it was confirmed on Friday, after a majority of member states voted in favour.
Oil prices climb on heightened Middle East fears
Oil prices continued to climb on Wednesday, as fears mounted that conflict was set to spread across the Middle East following Iran's missile attack on Israel.
UK consumer confidence slides ahead of Budget - BRC
Consumer confidence fell in September, a well-regarded survey showed on Thursday, as people waited anxiously for next month’s Budget.
Tata Steel secures £500m for Port Talbot; 2,500 jobs lost
The government has agreed to pay Tata Steel £500m to help redevelop the Port Talbot steelworks, it was announced on Wednesday, securing the site’s future.
Government close to finalising £1.25bn Tata Port Talbot deal
The UK government is close to finalising a £1. 25bn deal with Tata Steel to support the transition of its Port Talbot steelworks to more environmentally-friendly operations, it emerged on Monday.
US non-farm payrolls grow by 142,000 in August, miss forecasts
Job growth in the US picked up only a little in August.
Google abusing dominant position in online advertising - CMA
The UK competition watchdog has accused Alphabet’s Google of using its dominant position in digital advertising to hinder competition and favour its own services.
UK govt abandons NatWest share sale; to hold Budget Oct 30
The UK government has abandoned a plan to sell its remaining stake in NatWest Bank to the public, said Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, who added that she would hold deliver a Budget statement on October 30.
Banks must improve treatment of politicians - FCA
The financial regulator has warned banks must do more to ensure political clients are treated fairly, it was announced on Thursday.
UK's Miliband reportedly orders ban on new oil licences
New UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has reportedly ordered an immediate ban on issuing new licences to drill for oil in the North Sea.
UK's Starmer appoints Cabinet; Reeves becomes Finance Minister
New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer swiftly appointed the members of his Cabinet after crushing the Conservative Party in Thursday’s General Election.
UK election: Labour in landslide as Tories wiped out
Britain’s Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, swept to power after the ruling Conservative Party was booted from office in a humiliating defeat - the worst in its history.