Economic News
Global experts to discuss challenge of 'fake news' at 2020 Cyber Polygon
Leading experts will meet to discuss the challenges posed by increasingly sophisticated 'fake news' at the 2020 edition of Cyber Polygon.
Property market picks up but outlook weak, Rics says
The UK housing market showed signs of recovery in June but the Chancellor's stamp duty holiday will be needed to support transactions if the revival runs out of steam, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.
Chancellor unveils £30bn plan to boost UK economy
Rishi Sunak has announced a series of measures aimed at boosting the UK economy as it emerges from lockdown, including a six-month job retention bonus for furloughed workers and temporarily slashing VAT on food and accommodation.
Gold hits 2011 highs above $1,800/oz.
Gold prices have broken fresh records, despite a recent rally in equities, amid ongoing concerns about the long-term economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the prospect of rising inflation.
EU court reduces Infineon fine to €76.87m
Europe’s second top court cut German company Infineon Technologies antitrust fine on Wednesday from €82. 78m to €76. 87m.
Rishi Sunak plans job creation scheme for UK youths
Rishi Sunak will announce a new £2bn job creation scheme for under-25s on Wednesday as a way to support the younger generations through the unemployment surge due to the coronavirus pandemic.