ECONOMY

UK economic survey sentiment is dire and an interest-rate cut appears to be a round the corner, but will it really work?

IBTimes UK looks back at the outbreak of Britain's worst civil disturbances in decades.

Lawyer Alex Magaisa tells IBTimes UK the government is unable to live within its means.

UK economy is shrinking at its fastest rate since the financial crisis according to latest data.

Investors are now looking forward to the Bank of England's decision on cutting interest rates.

The thinktank sees growth shrinking, job losses and rising inflation.

May is expected to look for a national strategy instead of adopting Osborne's 'Northern Powerhouse' plan.

Uncertainty following Brexit vote hits confidence among small and medium-sized enterprises.

Uncertainty over new orders sees building activity decline.

Governor Mark Carney expected to announce drop to 0.25% on Thursday after Brexit result jitters.

The Hong Kong stock exchange suspends trading for the day amid Typhoon Nida.

Increasingly unconventional means are being suggested in a bid to kick-start economic growth.

Ms Sturgeon should give Brexit a rest, resist populist legislation and help Scotland's flattened economy

Duterte says he would rather forgo revenue than let the environment be ruined.

UK manufacturing PMI falls from 52.4 in June to 48.2 in July, short of an initial 49.1 estimate.

Charity uses research by Heriot-Watt and Loughborough Universities to make estimate.

Shanghai Composite shows muted reaction to China's mixed factory activity data.

Caixin manufacturing PMI rises to 50.6 in July from 48.6 in the previous month.

The highest pessimism was found amongst public sector workers.

The weight of these 6 billion bags is equivalent to that of roughly 300 blue whales or 3 million pelicans.

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena is taking measures to strengthen its capital reserves.

In 1966 a pint would cost 10p and the average house could be bought for £4,000.

The City thought they had seen the last of him but Barnier is back leading Europe's Brexit talks.

Bank of England data reveals fall but consumer lending expanded at the fastest pace in 11 years.

The Japanese central bank modestly increases purchases of exchange-traded funds.

GfK consumer confidence index slumps to -12 in July from -1 in the previous month.

Government will not make a final decision until the early autumn, business and energy secretary says.

Asian investors are now looking forward to decisions by the Bank of Japan.

Philip Hammond describes expansion plans as clear signal Britain is open for business.