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Sales of smart speakers have “fallen off a cliff” as customers cut back and trade down on electrical items, the boss of Currys has said. Sales overall fell 7% in…

Sri Lanka began a five-day bank holiday from Thursday to allow the crisis-hit nation to restructure $42bn (£33.2bn) in domestic debt. The country is facing its worst economic crisis since…

The UK is at risk of being “starved” of North Sea energy leaving it reliant on imports, a major oil and gas producer has told the BBC. Ithaca Energy said…

Shoppers have been splashing out on new outfits and other items for enjoying the summer weather, boosting sales overall, latest retail figures show. After the sun came out in the…

UK food prices are rising at a slower rate than other countries, according to government minister Mel Stride. But is he right? In an interview discussing food price inflation with…

The Republic of Ireland’s domestic economy recovered strongly in the first quarter of 2023, official data suggests. Output, as measured by modified domestic demand (MDD), expanded by 2.7% compared to…