Economic News
UK govt considers air duty cut to save Flybe
UK government officials were set to meet on Tuesday in an attempt to save regional air carrier Flybe from collapse with a potential cut in flying taxes on the table.
US CPI rate unchanged in December, as expected
The cost of living in the US rose as expected last month despite sharp increases in prices for medical care commodities and services, thus eliciting scant reaction from economists.
Dominic Chappell ordered to pay £9.5m into BHS pension scheme
Former BHS boss Dominic Chappell has been ordered by the Pensions Regulator to pay £9. 5m into the now-defunct retailer’s pension scheme after a failed appeal.
Johnson says he would back 'Trump deal' to replace 2015 Iran nuclear accord
Britain's Prime Minister said that he would support a deal negotiated by Trump to replace the 2015 nuclear accord.
PM formally rejects calls for second referendum on Scottish independence
The prime minister Boris Johnson has formally rejected calls by the Scottish National Party for a second independence referendum.
US small business optimism deteriorates more than expected
Small business sentiment in the US deteriorated more than expected in in December, according to the latest survey form the National Federation of Independent Business.
China reports surge in exports ahead of crucial trade deal
China’s exports grew for the first time in five months in December, official data showed on Tuesday, comfortably beating expectations.
US takes China off currency manipulators list
The US government dropped its designation of China as a currency manipulator as both sides moved towards a trade deal.