Economic News
Carbon emissions rise dramatically in recovery from pandemic, IEA warns
The annual Global Energy Review from the International Energy Agency warned of a dramatic surge in carbon emissions in 2021 as economies reopen.
EU regulator finds potential link between rare blood clotting and J&J vaccine
The European Medicines Agency said on Tuesday that Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine may have links to rare blood- clotting cases, but assured that the benefits of the shot outweigh the risks.
EU negotiators seek legally binding plan to cut emissions
European Union negotiators on Tuesday will attempt to close a deal on a legal framework to make the bloc’s emission targets legally binding, ahead of a summit of global powers this week.
World wants 'justice, not hegemony' - Xi Jinping
China’s president Xi Jinping has called for a shake up global governance, including challenging the existing hegemony of big countries.
Nationwide lifts borrowing amount for first-time buyers
UK building society Nationwide is increasing the amount it will lend to first-time buyers in a move it claims will help increase home ownership.
UK payrolls fail to improve as expected in March
Britain's labour market failed to improve as much as anticipated in March, confounding economists' expectations and the results from recent surveys.