Economic News
House prices fall in South East England for first time since 2011
Property asking prices climbed to a new record high this month, but prices fell across south-east England for the first time since in seven years.
Federal Reserve bank of Chicago's national activity index picks up in April
A widely-followed survey of economic activity in the States ticked higher last month, as indicators linked to production offset weakness in those for personal consumption and housing.
Russian 'dirty money' puts UK security at risk, report warns
A committee of MPs are calling for a clampdown of Russian money laundering through the City of London’s financial institutions, arguing that it could potentially put national security at risk.
Tuesday preview: Galliford update eyed as Halfords aims to stay on track
Although quieter than last week, there's still plenty for investors to get their teeth into on Tuesday, with updates from Close Brothers, Cranswick, Entertainment One, Galliford Try, Halfords, Homeserve, Pets at Home and Shaftesbury, before later data on UK public finance data and industrial trends that could move markets a little.
Maduro re-elected for second term In Venezuela amid complaints of voting irregularities
Nicolás Maduro has been re-elected to a second six-year term in office as President of crisis-ridden Venezuela.
France's finance minister warns fiscal slippage in Italy could undermine euro
France's finance minister fired a shot across the bow of the Italy's anti-establishment parties, warning of the threat that some of their campaign promises could undermine the stability of the entire single currency area.
Sturgeon vows to 'restart' Scottish independence
Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she intends to "restart" the debate on Scottish independence over the next few weeks.
Iran nuclear deal at risk as EU support 'not sufficient'
The EU must work harder to preserve its oil trade with Iran following the United States' withdrawal from 2015 international nuclear pact, Iran’s foreign minister told the EU’s energy chief on Sunday.
EU denies siding with renting lobby in fight to curb Airbnb
European officials have denied siding with the tourism industry after a report claimed the European Commission consistently ruling in favour of renting platforms such as Airbnb against local councils.
Tories and bookmakers prepare in case of early election
Theresa May has received mixed support for her compromise Brexit custom plans, with some Tory MPs preparing for a general election later this year but foreign minister Boris Johnson backing the Prime Minister.