21 h. ago First Minister said Wales Investment Summit has delivered major economic boost

She said a closer alignment with the EU's single market would further boost the Welsh economy

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21 h. ago First Minister hails 'major announcements' and thousands of jobs at Wales Investment Summit

She also said a closer alignment with the EU's single market would further boost the Welsh economy

Politics

3 d. ago London eyes new tourist tax on overnight travelers to help boost local economy

London eyes new tourist tax on overnight travelers to help boost local economy  New York Post

Economics

5 d. ago Reeves should be more ambitious on tax reform to boost economic growth – IFS

The Institute for Fiscal Studies’ director Helen Miller called on the Chancellor to be more ambitious about measures to boost growth.

Economics

7 d. ago UK can create 5,400 jobs if it stops plastic waste exports, report finds

Campaigners say closure of loophole making it cheaper to export rather than recycle will boost circular economyThe UK could end its reliance on exporting plastic waste by 2030 to support the creation of 5,400 new jobs and take responsibility for the environmental impact of its waste, according to research.The report said up to 15 new recycling facilities could be built by the end of the decade, attracting more than £800m of private investment. The increase in capacity would help generate almost £900m of economic value every year, providing at least £100m in new tax revenues annually. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Simple tyre check could boost fuel economy and save drivers £100s a year

Many drivers pay no attention to the tyre checks machine in the petrol garage, but that oversight is costing drivers hefty bills annually - and the legal consequences could be damaging to your wallet

Economics

1 week ago World's biggest company Nvidia stuns Wall Street as it gives biggest clue yet to state of US economy

Nvidia's earnings have become a market-moving event unlike almost anything else in corporate America.

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2 w. ago Hampden to host six matches at EURO 2028 as Scotland in line for £270m economic boost

The match schedule for the eagerly-awaited tournament has been released.

Economics

2 w. ago Massive sum Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift and Charli XCX helped to add to UK economy last year revealed

DUA Lipa helped music boost the UK economy to the tune of £8billion last year.  The singer — whose hits include New Rules and Levitating — was one of the industry’s biggest money-makers as its contribution to the country’s coffers leapt by five per cent.  She saw album Radical Optimism debut at No1 in the...

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3 w. ago Hit BBC show The Traitors boosts economy by more than £20million and creates jobs

An economic impact report by the BBC found that the Traitors franchise has generated an estimated £21.8 million boost to Scotland's economy

Economics

3 w. ago People being 'put off' coming to Scotland by high taxes, as SNP accusing of overseeing 'economic

Anas Sarwar has vowed to devolve power away from Holyrood to boost regional economic growth if he forms the next Scottish government.

Economics

3 w. ago People being 'put off' coming to Scotland by high taxes, as SNP accused of overseeing 'economic

Anas Sarwar has vowed to devolve power away from Holyrood to boost regional economic growth if he forms the next Scottish government.

Economics

3 w. ago Cannabis could revive our economy as we face 'huge opportunity', drug chiefs say

The legalisation of cannabis could spark a boost in the flagging UK economy, drug experts and MPs have claimed in what is being dubbed a 'huge opportunity'

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3 w. ago ‘We’re leading the way’: Starmer defends plans for green economy before Cop30

PM defies critics calling for a slowdown as he flies to Brazil, where he may have frosty reception after opting out of tropical forest fundUK opts out of flagship fund to protect Amazon and other threatened tropical forestsThe UK will lead on tackling the climate crisis, the prime minister vowed on Wednesday, despite critics calling for a slowdown, because shifting to a low-carbon economy will cut bills, boost economic growth and bring national renewal.But his words risked being overshadowed by a bitter row over funding for tropical forest preservation at the UN Cop30 climate conference. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Economists urge Reeves to make ‘difficult’ choices to boost market confidence

Experts said the Chancellor should prioritise bringing down Government borrowing costs.

Economics