Let’s be honest, we don’t need to have bank holidays – no, not even for the football August 24, 2023 Want another bank holiday? You're killing the economy.
‘Rapidly escalating threat’: Environmental groups call for single-use vape ban November 24, 2022 Environmental groups have called for the sale of single-use e-cigarettes to be banned due their “rapidly escalating threat”. In an open letter to environment secretary Thérèse Coffey and health secretary Steve Barclay, 18 environment and health groups, including Green Alliance and RSPCA, argue that disposable vapes are “unnecessary electrical items” that contain single use plastic, [...]
Omicron hit to economy: New Covid restrictions may cost businesses £4bn in December December 9, 2021 The UK economy should brace itself for a £4 bn a month hit and see taxpayers foot the bill for more emergency support as new Covid restrictions to clamp down on the spread of the Omicron variant come into force, a think tank has warned. The right-wing Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) said Plan B [...]
Notes from a future where Britain has solved the housing crisis April 16, 2024 In ten years’ time, high house prices and low supply could be a thing of the past. Kristian Niemietz offers a despatch from that brave new world… The year is 2035 and according to provisional figures released today by the Office for National Statistics it is the tenth year in a row during which house [...]
US boosts supplies after OPEC+ producers struggle to raise outputs in line with targets January 23, 2022 Oil producers are failing to raise their outputs in line with agreed targets established by OPEC+ this year.
Sunak slaps down idea of Swiss-style Brexit deal to bring UK closer to EU November 21, 2022 Rishi Sunak will not pursue a post-Brexit “Swiss-style” deal to bring the UK closer to the EU, the Prime Minister has said today. Sunak said he was “unequivocal on this” and that “under my leadership, the United Kingdom will not pursue any relationship with Europe that relies on alignment with EU laws”. The Sunday Times [...]
Rishi Sunak says we’ll feel better off next year – but is the PM right? August 18, 2023 Rishi Sunak has pledged Brits will all feel better off next year, as he said he “passionately believes” he can bring down inflation and ease the cost of living crisis. Speaking to the Times, the prime minister vowed to be disciplined on public spending and tax rates in a bid to revive the UK’s economic [...]
Oil prices: Why black gold could spike on flagging OPEC supply levels March 13, 2023 Oil prices will be supported by the combination of strong demand this year and flagging OPEC production levels, Investec predicts.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for cautious open as U.S. inflation data looms large March 12, 2024 Asian stocks surged, and Oracle's shares soared over 14%. Bitcoin also broke records, surpassing $72,000. Market focus now shifts to forthcoming UK employment data and US inflation figures for key insights into economic trends.
Oil prices peak at $113 per barrel as fears over supply shortages escalate March 2, 2022 Both major benchmarks have continued to rally amid growing concerns over supply disruption following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.