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Why the UK economy is surprisingly resilient
The UK economy grew at its fastest rate for more than two years in the three months to September. 'Top gear' and 'strikingly strong' were among the descriptions of the 0.7% growth offered by the economists who track every minor murmur of Britain's…
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…
AI helped UK defy expectations - but will economy's resilience fizzle out?
The forecasters were clear when John Healey became chancellor in July: Britain's resilience to the war in the Middle East would not last. The global economic headwinds were too strong, inflation was beginning to rise and growth would slow to a…
Trump tariffs backfire as Canada warns of damage to US economy
President Donald Trump 's tariffs are making America a more expensive place to do business and threatening investment in the U.S. economy, Canada 's ambassador to Washington has warned. Mark Wiseman said uncertainty surrounding the president's…
How advertising machines broke the attention economy
In 2016, TV advertising was in trouble. People were canceling their cable subscriptions by the millions, ratings were slipping, and advertisers were pouring billions of dollars into digital platforms that promised bigger audiences than TV at a much…
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…
Indonesia President: Hormuz Changed the Economics of Climate Action | Opinion
The COP climate summits have never been short on ambition. But follow-through has fallen short. As fiscal pressures mount in developed countries, many are retreating from their climate-funding commitments to the developing world, however articulate…
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…
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