Economic News
US homebuilder sentiment steady in March - NAHB
Sentiment among US housebuilders held steady in March, according to data released on Monday.
Brexit: Pound slides on doubts over No10's prospect of success
Currency markets were pessimistic on Monday that Theresa May can pull a Brexit rabbit from the hat as she tries to bring sceptical backbenchers and Northern Ireland’s DUP round to supporting her exit deal.
EU trade surplus with US rises to more than €11bn
The European Union’s trade surplus with the United States continued to rise in January, further underlining tensions between Brussels and Washington.
UK businesses cut growth expectations
The British Chambers of Commerce trimmed its growth expectations for the UK economy due to the continued Brexit uncertainty.
UK universal basic income possible at 2010 spending levels - think tank
Universal basic income could be achieved in the UK at the same level of benefit spending seen in 2010, according to a report from the Compass think tank.
Annual house prices drop in March as Brexit uncertainty weighs - Rightmove
Annual house prices in the UK fell in March as the usual spring boost was overshadowed by Brexit uncertainty, according to figures released by Rightmove.