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Why southern Italy's economic 'miracle' risks disappearing
Even the German press, traditionally far from generous towards Italy, had been forced to acknowledge it. In September, the newspaper Die Welt described the “surprising rise of a former problem case”: southern Italy, long regarded as…
UK economy grows at fastest quarterly rate in more than two years
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The UK economy has grown at its fastest quarterly rate…
UK economy grows at fastest pace for more than two years
The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the third quarter, its fastest expansion in two and a half years, confirming that consumers and businesses remained resilient despite high oil and gas prices. The Office for National Statistics reported that the…
UK economy 'defies doomsayers' after summer growth driven by AI roll-out boom
The UK economy has defied doomsayers again by growing by 0.7% over the summer, official data has confirmed. Chancellor John Healey said the results showed the country was showing 'standout resilience' and growing at the fastest rate in almost a…
UK economy grows at fastest rate for more than two years
The UK economy grew at its fastest rate for more than two years in the three months to September. Between July and September, the economy expanded by 0.7%, accelerating from the three months previously, official figures show. The robust…
UK economic growth expected to have picked up amid AI and defence drive
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. UK economic growth is expected to have accelerated in the…
UK economy grows at fastest quarterly rate in more than two years
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The UK economy has grown at its fastest…
Britain defies hit from Trump Iran war to grow economy, says Burnham as GDP up 0.7%
The UK's economy grew by 0.7% in the three months to September, according to official figures. The sharp rise in GDP was the fastest quarterly rate since the start of 2024 following a boost from tech services and AI. It comes after growth of 0.5%…
Bola Tinubu's manifesto: Can Nigeria's president deliver economic relief in a second term?
Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched his re-election manifesto, promising to grow the economy, tackle insecurity and address housing shortages. The plan targets 6% annual economic growth by 2031, 78,000 additional security personnel…
UK Economy Gets a Boost from AI, Posts Best Growth Since 2024
This article is for subscribers only. In today's Markets Daily UK: AI is helping the UK's economy's run of resilience, plus mixed blessings for the FTSE 250. Throughout the day, get the latest news and analysis on the Markets Today live blog. The…
UK economy grows by 0.7% - fastest pace in two years
The UK economy grew by 0.7 per cent between July and September, the Office for National Statistics said. That follows growth of 0.5 per cent in the second quarter. This was the strongest growth for a calendar quarter since the first three months of…
UK economy expands 0.7% in third quarter as AI provides 'extra engine of growth
The U.K. economy grew 0.7% in the third quarter of the year, in line with estimates. It was driven by growth in the services sector, which is thought to have been boosted by AI activity. Analysts said the data print keep a December interest rate…
Why India and Israel still need an economic deal - opinion
India and Israel have built a strategic partnership that extends from defense and security to agriculture, innovation, and advanced technologies. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel in February 2026, during which the two countries…
How the UK economy grew at its fastest rate in two years
The UK economy grew by 0.7 per cent between July and September, marking the strongest quarterly growth since early 2024. The figures follow an expansion of 0.5 per cent in the second quarter of the year. According to the Office for National…
UK economic growth expected to have picked up amid AI and defence drive
UK economic growth is expected to have accelerated in the third quarter as a spending drive on AI and defence helps stave off a cost-of-living slowdown. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is set to publish the latest gross domestic product…
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