Economic News
Chance of Brexit being cancelled is 20-30%, says Tusk
There is a 20% to 30% chance Brexit could be cancelled, according to the president of the European council, Donald Tusk.
Trump tells Iran 'call me' over sanctions
US President Donald Trump said he was willing to talk with Iran even after he slapped extra tariffs on the country's exports, causing rising tensions.
Manufacturing drives strong production growth
Strong growth in factory output drove a stronger-than-expected increase in production in the first quarter of 2019, official figures showed.
Amazon's Bezos aims to send rocket to the moon by 2024
Billionaire Amazon owner Jeff Bezos has unveiled plans to send a rocket to the moon by 2024.
UK economy grows 0.5% in first quarter
The UK economy grew 0. 5% in the first quarter, according to preliminary figures released by the Office for National Statistics on Friday.
German exports unexpectedly rise in March
German exports unexpectedly rose in March, according to data released by Destatis on Friday.
Trump tariff move escalates China trade war
US President Trump has ramped up the trade dispute with China by more than doubling tariffs on $200bn of Chinese imports before the final day of talks between the countries.