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EC President to make statement on Brexit

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is due to make a statement on Brexit shortly. It ...
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Tokyo Stock Exchange suspends day’s trade after worst-ever system glitch

The Tokyo Stock Exchange suspended share trading for the full day today as a glitch in its electronic trading system ...
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Economic hit from Covid less than expected but Brexit to impact next year – Finance

The Department of Finance has significantly revised upwards its outlook for the economy this year.  In a statement published this afternoon, ...
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UK GDP slumped slightly less than first thought in Q2

Britain’s economy shrank by a record 19.8% in the second quarter of 2020 when Covid-19 lockdown measures were in force. ...
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September consumer confidence sees modest improvement

Consumer sentiment improved marginally in September, recovering about half of the decline seen in August, a new survey shows today. ...
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Monthly mortgage approvals rise by 14% in August

New figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland show that the monthly growth trend in the number of approved mortgages ...
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EU rebuffs UK attempts to accelerate trade talks

The EU has rebuffed attempts by the British government to intensify and accelerate negotiations in order to reach a future ...
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More than 1,300 businesses sign up for ‘Stay and Spend’ scheme

More than 1,300 businesses have registered for the Government’s Stay and Spend initiative, which aims to get people spending locally ...
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EU rebuffs UK attempts to accelerate trade talks

The EU has rebuffed attempts by the British government to intensify and accelerate negotiations in order to reach a future ...
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