UK manufacturing output broadly unchanged in June quarter

Manufacturers in the UK reported that output volumes remained broadly unchanged in the three months leading up to June, according to the latest industrial trends survey released by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) on Monday.

Tata workers to stage first UK steel strike in over 40 years

Trade union Unite announced on Friday that around 1,500 Tata workers based in Port Talbot and Llanwern would start an all-out indefinite strike, starting on 8 July.

Election nerves cast shadow over UK economy - PMI

Growth in the UK private sector unexpectedly slowed in June, a closely-watched survey showed on Friday, as uncertainty around the general election weighed on business.

Review into handling of politically-exposed persons delayed by election

UK's Sunak pledges £17bn in tax cuts, but questions remain over reliability of planned funding

Embattled UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised almost £17bn in tax cuts in an effort to kick-start his faltering election campaign that sees his Conservative Party trailing badly in the polls ahead of the vote on July 4.

Modi loses majority in India election, but will still form govt

Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has lost its parliamentary majority in India's general election, leaving the prime minister to negotiate with regional coalition partners in order to form a government.

Election landslide looks unlikely for India's Modi; Shares fall 6%

India’s nationalist prime minister Narendra Modi looked set to win a third term in government, but early poll results suggested the expected landslide victory may not materialise.