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Bridgewater's Ray Dalio Says US Tariffs Can Prepare the Country for a Global Conflict
Former hedge fund manager and billionaire investor Ray Dalio said US tariffs could lower reliance on foreign supply chains and boost domestic production.
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.
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.
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.
Rising inflation outlook boosted global equity and property prices over first quarter
Moody's reports emerging market currencies outperforming those of advanced economies.
Indian economic growth surpasses UK for first time in 150 years as Brexit plays spoilsport
The decline in the value of the pound over the past 12 months has dented the UK economy.
UK faces £66bn annual tax revenue hit and 9.5% GDP cut from hard Brexit
Leaked government papers predict the economic outcome of trading on WTO rules.
All-important UK services sector activity hits weakest level since March 2009
UK economy is shrinking at its fastest rate since the financial crisis according to latest data.
Tyler Prize 2016: British economist Partha Dasgupta wins top environmental award
Prof Dasgupta recognised for lifetime of work on welfare and development economics.
UK economy: Shoppers save the day as consumption spending lifts economic growth by 0.5%
Net trade was another big drag on the economic growth, falling 0.4%, with production output dropping 0.5%.
CBI downgrades UK 2016 and 2017 GDP forecasts amid tepid wage growth
Business lobby group blames weaker pay and productivity growth for downward revision.
India surpasses China to become fastest growing economy in the world
The ongoing oil crisis and the pro-market government led by Narendra Modi have boosted India's economy.
UK economy: Optimism and GDP growth rate decline amid fears of a global slowdown
Chancellor George Osborne warned 'there may be bumpy times ahead' for Britain's economy.
UK economy: GDP expands 0.5% in last quarter of 2015 with growth driven by services sector
The annual GDP growth added up to 2.2% in 2015, well below the 2.9% increase reported in 2014.
GDP: UK economic growth shrinks to 0.4% as net trade weighs down recovery
The current account deficit remained high at 3.7% of GDP in Q3, while the labour market looks encouraging.
UK economy: Growth slows as GDP up by only 0.5% due to sluggish production output
In bad news for George Osborne the economy could not continue its strong growth from the second quarter.
£167bn Trident upgrade will only aid SNP's anti-nuclear deterrent campaign
Nationalists to heap pressure on Labour over Trident replacement with 'early debate' in the Commons.
China industrial output and investment fall short of analysts' expectations
Weak data could prompt Beijing to unveil additional stimulus measures.
S&P cuts Brazil's credit rating to junk status
Another blow to country already reeling from political turmoil and unpopular austerity programme.
China's exports in August fell by a lower-than-expected 5.5%
The nation is expected to miss 2015 targets despite yuan devaluations.
Japan's second quarter slowdown lower than expected but capital spending dips
Rate of contraction revised up to 0.3%, from 0.4%, due to inventory gains.
ECB: Mario Draghi sends markets soaring by hinting at possible increase of QE programme
Germany's DAX was the biggest riser, jumping 2% on the news, while the FTSE 100 gained 1.3%.