The Latest Breaking News from Economy

Boris Johnson told UK faces food ‘crisis’ over staff shortages as he picks ‘beautiful’ courgettes on farm

The Prime Minister visited a farm in Hayle and learned how to pick vegetables in a photo stunt for his strategy

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2022

Sturgeon urges businesses to change their ways to help improve economy

The SNP leader is set to confirm the expansion of Scotland’s Productivity Clubs

Insider UK · Jun 13, 2022

Commentary: To pay for the war, Ukraine needs the EU’s help to restart its economy

Emmanuel Macron, president of France, recently expressed concern about not humiliating Vladimir Putin through a quick and comprehensive defeat in Ukraine. But he seems to have lost track of conditions on the ground.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2022

Liz Truss says decision to ditch parts of EU Brexit deal is ‘reasonable and practical’ – live

EU, legal experts and some Conservative MPs warn that Northern Ireland protocol bill is illegal under international law

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2022

UK economy contracts in April as costs crunch sends Covid recovery into reverse

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product fell by 0.3% in April, following a fall of 0.1% in March.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022

FTSE 100 Live: UK economy shrinks, shares slide continues after US inflation shock

Recession fears intensified today as it emerged that the UK economy contracted by a bigger-than-expected 0.3% in April.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2022

UK economy shrinks by 0.3%, second monthly drop in a row

"Let me be clear – we’re expecting the economy to be pretty much stagnant. It won’t take much to tip us into a recession, and even if we don’t, it will feel like one for too many people."

Wales Online · Jun 13, 2022

New blow for Rishi Sunak as economy shrinks for second month in row

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics will heighten fears that Britain is heading for a recession

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2022

Fears mount over health of UK economy after sharp sell-off in markets

FTSE 100 index closes more than 100 points down as GDP falls amid inflation and soaring energy costs

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2022

UK economy fell 0.3% as CBI warns country could be pushed into recession

Gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.3% in April 2022, after a decline of 0.1% in March 2022, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in its latest report

Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2022