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Eden Project has contributed £6.8bn to South West economy
The Eden Project has generated a £6.8bn boost for the local economy since it opened a quarter of a century ago, the attraction has said. A report released to mark St Piran's Day, and just before Eden's 25th birthday on 17 March, analyses the…
SDLP: Single Irish state the best way to achieve 'economic benefits
Gabija GataveckaiteBBC News NI Dublin correspondent The Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) is to launch its policies on an economic framework for a united Ireland on Thursday. Party leader Claire Hanna is to launch a report from the party…
We could be on the brink of another economic crisis - with everyone impacted
It is early days, so important not to get too carried away with the long term financial implications. But as each day goes by, and thousands of missiles rain down with no sign of an end, so the fears are that we are on the brink of another economic…
China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
China has cut its annual economic growth target to a range of 4.5%-5%, the lowest expansion goal since 1991 as it grapples with challenges both at home and abroad. It is the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to 'around 5%' in…
Bears Beware Of A Strengthening Economy
The U.S. economy is gaining strength in early 2026, with robust service sector growth and easing input costs. Market upside is supported by improving corporate profits and expectations for lower interest rates in the second half of the year.
Cinnabon's parent company says it's ready for the 'appetite economics' era
In an era of appetite-suppressing drugs, the parent company of brands like Cinnabon, Jamba, and McAlister's Deli says it's built to handle changing cravings. 'We recognize that trend really well,' GoTo Foods CEO Omer Gajial said in a recent…
A cure for cancer would deliver $185T economic windfall, report says
EXCLUSIVE: For decades, curing cancer has been medicine's holy grail. Now economists say it could also be the ultimate economic jackpot, delivering an estimated $185 trillion to the U.S. economy. At a time when policymakers are weighing the cost of…
NI economy: Lisburn medical imaging company to create 72 new jobs
Michael Fitzpatrick BBC News NI A Lisburn-based medical imaging company is creating 72 new jobs in a £12.9m investment. Cirdan Imaging makes equipment and software to help in diagnosis for patients with cancer and other diseases. New roles…
NI economy: Lisburn medical imaging company to create 72 new jobs
A Lisburn-based medical imaging company is creating 72 new jobs in a £12.9m investment. Cirdan Imaging makes equipment and software to help in diagnosis for patients with cancer and other diseases. New roles created will include AI engineers…
The economics of night-time work
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The economy might look better, but it's still coughing
Don't be fooled by the latest numbers. The economy might be recovering but it's still got some bad symptoms. Treasurer Jim Chalmers insisted on ABC radio on Thursday morning that the latest snapshot of the Australian economy showed a set of…
Maharashtra economy to grow 7.9% in FY26: Economic Survey
Maharashtra's economy is projected to grow at 7.9 per cent in 2025-26, slightly higher than the 7.3 per cent growth recorded in 2024-25, reinforcing its position as India's largest state economy, according to the Economic Survey of Maharashtra…
China sets lowest GDP growth target for decades as it braces for economic slowdown
China has set its target for GDP growth to a record low of 4.5-5%, the first time since 1991 that the figure has dropped below 5%, reflecting an economic strategy that is shifting away from export-led growth to a model that leaders hope will be…
China sets lowest growth target in over 30 years as economy feels strain
China has set its most modest economic growth target in more than 30 years, a move analysts say signals an acknowledgement of strain in the model powering its economic rise. China has cut its growth target to 4.5-5 per cent, downgrading the target…
Nobel economist Paul Krugman says the Iran war could be the 'straw that breaks the camel's back' for a fragile US economy
The Iran war upended markets this week, and economist Paul Krugman thinks the effects could ultimately be much more far-reaching. The Nobel Prize winner hasn't been too optimistic about the US economy recently, largely due to the impacts he sees…
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