Higher bills will hurt consumers and threaten the region’s post-pandemic economic recovery

Figures mark upturn from July’s weak economic data when UK recovery slowed to a crawl

Increase in price growth was fuelled by energy costs, but food prices also increased

GDP advanced 6.5% on annualised basis as strong consumption offset by lagging private investment

WHO says up to 9,500 cases being reported daily, with intensive care units almost full

Figures come a day after BoE indicates action on inflation may be looming

Expectations build that policymakers may have to do more to support the recovery

Equities are churning and borrowing costs for corporations are tumbling

First strategy review for nearly two decades amends key elements of monetary policy

Activity expanded in June at fastest rate in 15 years

Living in the Philippines during lockdown, I have seen the terrible choice some people face

Euro zone business activity slows sharply, felt most by largest economies

Shortage of empty containers stemming from pandemic is disrupting global trade

Inflation was negative for the fifth consecutive month in December

Second wave of Covid-19 infections had less of an impact than earlier in the year

Traders await outcome of EU-UK trade talks and US stimulus negotiations

Economy loses momentum as people stopped from socialising in pubs and restaurants

Dublin’s Iseq hits 11-month high as Ryanair and Flutter drive index forward

Consumer spending ramped up after first round of coronavirus lockdowns lifted in May

Central bank warns of uncertain outlook as pandemic weighs on service sector