Forty prominent progressive academics are urging Andy Burnham’s government to join a new global push to tackle inequality.The experts include Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz,...
Government borrowing costs in several advanced economies hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, or even earlier, on Monday as investors feared...
EasyJet has formally agreed to a £5.7bn takeover from US private equity firm Apollo Global Management.The airline announced it had accepted a firm offer...
Key eventsUK construction sector 'stabilises' as optimism risesThe downturn in UK construction has also eased, and optimism among firms improved – more good news...
Key eventsWorld faces fresh food price surge, FAO warnsThe United Nations has issued a stark warning about rising food prices globally.The world is on...
Crude oil prices fell sharply while stocks and government bonds rallied on Monday after Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran and claimed peace...