Political News
Trump warns Iran to 'be careful' as it prepares to ramp-up uranium enrichment
Donald Trump has warned Iran to “be careful” after the Islamic Republic threatened to enrich uranium to 20% purity after it breached the limits established by the 2015 nuclear deal during the previous week.
China's Wang argues for country to stay course on global integration
A top Chinese official called on Monday for greater global economic integration, arguing that the best path forward for his country was to seek to develop through reform and innovation and that it was "determined to open up to learn the advantages of other nations".
CFOs increasingly downbeat as Brexit inches closer - survey
British companies are increasing pessimistic about UK’s impending departure from the European Union, with a majority believing it will harm the long-term business environment, a survey of chief financial officers has found.
UK's Gauke threatens to quit if no-deal Brexit pursued
Justice Secretary David Gauke has become the latest Cabinet minister to rebel against any move towards a no-deal Brexit by the UK's next prime minister.
Jaguar Land Rover to build electrified car range in UK
Jaguar Land Rover will build range of new electrified cars at its Castle Bromwich plant in Birmingham, starting with the next-generation all-electric Jaguar XJ, the company confirmed on Friday.
Hammond in no deal warning to Johnson, Hunt
UK finance minister Philip Hammond on Friday said it would be “shocking” if parliament was prevented from blocking a no-deal Brexit.
Iran will not engage in US talks unless sanctions lifted
Iran's Intelligence Minister said the Middle Eastern nation will only engage in talks with the United States if sanctions are lifted and the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gives his approval, according to reports from Iranian state media on Thursday,.
US must remove tariffs for trade deal to happen, Chinese official says
Washington will have to remove its existing tariffs if it wants to close a trade deal with Beijing, a top Chinese official said.
UK's Osborne reportedly wants to be next IMF head
George Osborne, one of the architect of a generation of UK austerity and the doomed Brexit 'remain' campaign is reportedly interested in being the next head of the International Monetary Fund.
Treasury orders firms to reveal climate change impact on profits
the UK Treasury has ordered that Britain’s leading companies, investment funds and pension schemes, must be able to show by 2022 how climate change and measures such as a ban on plastics might impact their finances.
Irish backstop has to change or go, says Hunt
Jeremy Hunt on Tuesday told an audience of Conservative Party members in Belfast that the Northern Irish backstop "has to change or has to go".
US proposes extra tariffs on EU goods over Airbus-Boeing spat
The US decided to add more goods from the European Union to a list of imports that could be hit with retaliatory tariffs as part of its long-running dispute with Airbus over alleged government subsidies.
House price growth subdued in June - Nationwide
House price growth in the UK remained subdued in June as Brexit uncertainty continued to weigh, according to the latest survey from Nationwide.
Office owner confirms restructuring of £45m debt pile
The owner of shoes chain Office, Truworths International, confirmed on Tuesday that it will restructure its £45m debt pile, possibly leading to the closure of 100 stores in the UK.
Gambling firms to cough up £60m for addicts
The UK's biggest gambling firms have agreed to pay more towards treatment for problem gamblers in an attempt to avoid government intervention similar to that imposed on the tobacco industry.
Office chain to close 100 stores as it plans CVA
The shoes chain Office owned by Truworths International is set to close 100 stores in the UK and hired advisers to draw up plans for a voluntary arrangement for restructuring.
EU leaders leave summit without agreement on new posts
EU leaders suspended a summit on Monday until the next morning after they failed to agree on their new picks for the bloc’s top jobs despite 20 hours of negotiations.
UK economic growth stalling - survey
The British economy struggled in the second quarter, a survey showed on Monday, as Brexit and increasingly tougher global conditions held back growth.
Analysts somewhat divided on results of US-China trade talks
Last Saturday's meeting between the Presidents of China and the US played out roughly as expected, save for the positive suprise in the form of a partial reprieve for technology giant Huawei, but there was some division among analysts on either side of the Pond regarding what most likely lay ahead next.
Brussels launches probe into Spanish aid for Peugeot
The European Commission will investigate if Spain broke state aid rules with a €21m grant awarded to French car giant Peugeot.