Economic News
UK election regulator to probe Leave campaign over Brexit payments
The UK electoral regulator has opened a new investigation to establish whether one of the main pro-Brexit campaign groups broke election spending rules.
Household budgets tightening as access to credit disappears
According to a recent survey by IHS Markit, household budgets had been squeezed dry as Britons found it increasingly difficult to borrow.
British Airways's plan for passengers paying least to board last prompts negative reaction
British Airways's plans to introduce a policy whereby those purchasing the cheapest tickets will be called last has prompted a a very negative reactions from its passengers.
Zimbabwe president Mugabe refuses to stand down despite deadline
Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has refused to step down as leader of the country despite pressure from his own Zanu-PF party and the army.
Philip Hammond says there are 'no unemployed people' in the UK
All eyes turned towards Philip Hammond on Monday after the Chancellor claimed that there were "no unemployed people" in the UK.
Australian interest rates will remain at record lows for another year - IMF
Australian interest rates could remain at their record lows for up to a year more, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday.
Banks will definitely lose passporting rights post-Brexit, Barnier says
Banks and financial services firm operating in the UK will lose their so-called 'passporting rights' after Britain leaves the European Union, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator said on Monday.
German President urges parties to 'rethink their position' as coalition talks disintegrate
Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of Germany, said on Monday that he expected all parties elected to parliament to make every effort to enable the formation of a government after coalition talks fell apart earlier in the day.
Tuesday preview: Public finances, results from CRH, Easyjet, Kingfisher and Johnson Matthey
Tuesday offers a prelude to a particularly keenly watched Autumn Budget the follow day from Philip Hammond, while it's a busy day of corporate results are due from the likes of CRH, Easyjet, Kingfisher and Johnson Matthey.
German producer price gains slow in October
Factory gate price increases in the euro area's largest economy slowed down by a tad less than expected in October.
MPs' report calls for legislation to protect gig economy workers
A parliamentary report has called on the government to introduce legislation which will aid so-called 'gig economy' workers and prevent companies from withholding benefits from their staff.
Merkel under pressure as German coalition talks collapse
Negotiations to form a German government have collapsed after the withdrawal of the liberal FDP party from three-party coalition talks.