UK becomes first country to invest in new global biodiversity loss tackling fund
The UK is giving millions to the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund which will fund global biodiversity loss tackling efforts like anti-poaching technology.
British small businesses face uphill battle as GDP dips and challenges mount
UK SMEs face challenges as GDP declined by 0.1 per cent in May 2023, and pressure mounts from interest rate hikes, inflation, and late payment practices by large businesses.
New polling reveals public attitudes towards NATO across the alliance ahead of this year's summit
NATO had published new polling figures which show the extent of public support across the 31 member-states of the alliance.
Earthquake sends tremors through Turkey's fragile economy
Earthquake sends tremors through Turkey's fragile economy
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Xi Jinping touts China's huge economy as base of free trade in APEC speech
It was not immediately clear if Trump, wounded by his election loss to Joe Biden, would take part in the summit or send a high level delegate in his place.
Japan exits recession as GDP grows 5.0% in Q3
The positive figures come after three quarters of contraction in the world's third-largest economy.
Huge China-backed trade pact to be signed at Southeast Asian Summit
Once signed, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will be the world's largest trade pact in terms of GDP, according to analysts.
Biden, Trump duel for Florida as White House touts GDP figures
On Thursday more than 91,000 new US infections were recorded, according to a Johns Hopkins University tally, the highest 24-hour total.
UK finance minister Rishi Sunak in balancing act over virus plan
Commentators argue that a combination of taxation, inflation, spending cuts, and even economic growth could help balance the books for Sunak.
Fed seeks to offer reassurance amid push for new US stimulus
The two-day event concludes amid a renewed push by a top lawmaker in Washington to agree on an additional spending bill to prop up the economy.
Australia enters recession after three decades of growth
A recession is defined as two consecutive quarters of contraction. Australia's economy shrank 0.3 percent in the previous three months.
Japan economy shrinks record 7.8 percent in April-June
It is the worst economic contraction for Japan since comparable data in 1980, eclipsing the brutal impact of the 2008 global financial crisis.
BoE sees less severe UK downturn
The pound rallied on the update, which included news that the BoE held its main interest rate at a record-low 0.1 percent.
Australia to revamp defences as China tensions rise
Australia's government has committed to spending at least two percent of GDP on defence.
World needs 'green recovery', health experts tell G20 leaders
The 20-nations accounting for 90 percent of global GDP should prioritise investment in public health, clean air, clean water and a stable climate.
Virus-slammed UK economy slumps at fastest pace since 2008
The nation's second-quarter contraction is meanwhile expected to be far steeper than the first.
UK GDP could 'fall 13 percent' in 2020 as virus death toll climbs
The OBR warned that the impact of the pandemic could initially be a bigger shock to the UK economy than the 2008 financial crisis and even the world wars.
Asia markets higher as China trade data beats forecasts
China has largely brought the disease under control within its borders since the COVID-19 outbreak first emerged in the city of Wuhan late last year.
Climate impacts 'to cost world $7.9 trillion' by 2050
The Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Climate Change Resilience Index measured the preparedness of the world's 82 largest economies.
German Economy Could Face Recession In 2019 Following U.S., China Trade War
Germany is headed for a recession this year as its export driven economy slows due to the global economic downturn and Trump's trade war.
Pusher power: France to use illegal drug sales to boost economic growth by billions
France falls in line with Eurostat criteria for calculating GDP but refuses call to include vice sales in figures.
Italy's stagnation maybe over but it's staring at a painfully long road to recovery
Low rise in labour productivity suggests the Italian economy's catch-up is likely to take a long time.
World Bank says UK is world's fifth-largest economy but Iain Duncan Smith reckons its fourth
Former secretary of state for work and pensions says UK should call the 'EU's bluff' on leaving without a Brexit deal given its economic clout.
China's credit boom on 'dangerous' path with massive consequences for global economy
New IMF report warns of an economic disruption, calls for remedial measures from Beijing.
One year after the Brexit vote, the UK may have faced the economic calm before the storm
"The risk is that there is a rapid erosion in business and consumer confidence," Jonathan Portes warns.
Has austerity benefited the poor of Britain? The editor of the Spectator thinks so
Fraser Nelson sparks a heated debate after saying cuts have helped the worse-off.
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