Sweet Tooth, Sour Prices: Food Inflation Rises Again in the UK

8 months ago

The price of everyday essentials like chocolate, butter and eggs continues to climb, pushing UK food inflation to its highest…

China’s EV Giants Going Global

9 months ago

China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is accelerating into international territory, investing more overseas in 2024 than at home for the…

BP’s Brazil Oil Find Tests the Trade-Offs Between Growth and Sustainability

9 months ago

BP has announced its largest oil and gas discovery in a quarter of a century, this time in deep waters…

Nigeria’s economy on a rapid rise but so are prices

12 months ago

Nigeria's economy grew 4.6% year-on-year in Q4 2024, marking its fastest expansion in a decade. According to the World Bank,…

Trade Win or Tariff Trap? Trump’s UK Deal Raises Questions on Costs and Growth

12 months ago

President Trump has called his new trade pact with the UK a “maxed out deal.” But behind the headlines, the…

Sugar Tax Shake-Up: UK Plans to Target Milkshakes and Dairy Drinks

1 year ago

The UK government has launched a consultation to extend the soft drinks industry levy (SDIL)—commonly known as the sugar tax—to…

China’s Economy Grows 5.4% — But Can It Withstand Trump’s Tariff Tsunami?

1 year ago

China’s economy started 2025 with stronger-than-expected momentum, growing by 5.4% in Q1—comfortably above forecasts of 5.1%. It’s a solid showing…

U.K. Government Seizes Control of British Steel Plant

1 year ago

It’s a dramatic move—but one the U.K. government believes is essential for national economic security. In an extraordinary step, the…

U.S. Tariffs on China Surge Past 100% as Trump Escalates Trade War – but why?

1 year ago

A new chapter in the U.S.-China trade war is unfolding—and it’s one that economists fear could bring widespread economic pain.…

Can Defense and Housing Turn the Tide on Sluggish GDP Growth in the UK?

1 year ago

The U.K. economy is still stuck in low gear. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has halved its GDP growth…