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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…
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 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…
Measles are back. This tool calculates the exact cost to our economy
The measles are back, and the outbreak isn't just costing Americans their health. The surge is also costing the U.S. economy millions. In 2025, the United States experienced the largest number of measles cases since its elimination in 2000. A drop…
German Economy on the Mend Though Reforms Needed, Nagel Says
Germany 's economy is rebounding faster than expected a few months ago, but the government must press ahead with structural reforms to secure long-term growth, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said. “we are seeing encouraging signs of…
The Global Economy Looks Vulnerable to an AI Bust
TOKYO—A message from the violent swings in stock markets over the past week: The fallout from an artificial-intelligence bust wouldn't stop at the U.S.'s shores. The AI build-out has been an engine of growth not just for the U.S. this year…
Ask the Remodeler: In today's economy, should you hold off on costly home repairs?
Add Boston.com on Google (opens in a new tab) Add Boston.com as your preferred source on Google to see more of our stories. With the midterms behind us, I think we can all agree that a message was sent to Washington that the cost of just about…
Britain's economy faces a 'heart attack', Burnham's former adviser warns
Andy Burnham 's handling of the British economy is so “reckless” he would be struck off for negligence if he was a medical doctor, according to one of his former aides. Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane claims the…
Bernice King reflects on continuing family's legacy, parents' lessons, and push for economic justice
Dr. Bernice King was born into an extraordinary legacy. But for her, carrying it forward is about more than preserving the past. 'Human dignity should be at the center of everything we do. In any industry, any field, period. And even more so today…
Budget: A politico-economic high-wire act
Deputy Minister of Finance Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando has urged the public not to assess Budget 2027 solely on the basis of welfare benefits or tax concessions. They should instead consider its overall economic direction and the transformation it…
As higher prices seep into broader economy, Fed officials consider faster hikes
More evidence this week of hot inflation in the U.S. was unpleasant news for the Federal Reserve, not to mention consumers: Rising prices may be spreading beyond the one-time shocks from tariffs and high gas prices into the wider economy, meaning…
Rubio says no need for major combat operations against Iran given US economic campaign
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that he told G7 allies the US economic sanctions and naval blockade are working so well that President Donald Trump does not need to conduct major combat operations against Iran. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…
Memory Chips Are Completely Distorting South Korea's Economy
In South Korea, the term byeorak-geoji means “sudden beggar.” In 2026, it has gained widespread popularity again. But its meaning is figurative. Rather than denoting sudden bankruptcy or losing one's life savings in the stock market…
How a 'sleepy institution' became the West's frontline economic weapon
John Jovanovic is a high-profile Republican appointee of US President Donald Trump who attracted plenty of congressional scrutiny before being confirmed just over a year ago. But unlike the political furore over the unpopular Secretary of Defence…
The data centre boom is propping up Victoria's economy - and that could be a blessing or a curse
Victoria's next state government will inherit an economy dogged by rising unemployment and slower growth that is propped up by the increasingly volatile boom in data centres. The final budget update before the November 28 election, released on…
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