TOP NEWS: House prices ebb but political certainty could spur market

Selling prices fell slightly in July as house sellers tried to lure buyers ahead of the summer holidays, figures on Monday showed.

Rightmove’s House Price Index...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 06:49


TOP NEWS: China’s economy grew less than expected in second quarter

China’s economy grew 4.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024, official data showed Monday, less than analysts had expected.

‘By quarter, the GDP for the...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 05:38


TOP NEWS: China retail sales slowed to 2% in June

China’s retail sales slowed to two percent in June, official data showed Monday, as the world’s second largest economy struggled to boost consumption.

‘In June, the...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 05:38


China’s ruling Communist Party begins key economic meeting: state media

China’s ruling Communist Party on Monday kicked off a key meeting led by President Xi Jinping focused on the economy, state media reported.

‘The 20th Central...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 05:37


Biden warns of election-year rhetoric in prime-time address

President Joe Biden warned on Sunday of the risks of political violence in the US after Saturday’s attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, saying:...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 05:37


Manufacturing jobs in England fall while devolved nations see growth

The devolved nations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have seen big growth in the number of manufacturing jobs in the last year, in contrast...

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 05:36


UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband aims for ‘rooftop solar revolution’

Ed Miliband has said he wants to launch a ‘solar rooftop revolution’ as he takes steps to boost the UK’s solar energy capacity.

The new energy...

Sun, 14/07/2024 - 12:11


PRESS: Kretinsky-led firm to spend big on Royal Mail to take on Amazon

Daniel Kretinsky, who is eyeing a takeover for Royal Mail’s parent company International Distribution Services PLC, is planning to reduce parcel prices to be more...

Sun, 14/07/2024 - 11:40


Kemi Badenoch backed as favourite to become Conservative Party leader

Kemi Badenoch is tipped to become the next leader of the UK Conservative Party, according to a new survey.

A poll shows the former minister for...

Sun, 14/07/2024 - 11:14


EDF pulls out of competition to build mini-nuclear reactors in Britain

Paris-based energy firm EDF has withdrawn from a competition to construct mini-nuclear reactors in Britain, the company said on Tuesday.

EDF was one of six firms...

Sat, 13/07/2024 - 11:20


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