May turns to Mordaunt to fill vacancy left by Patel Penny Mordaunt has been appointed Britain's International Development Secretary following the resignation of the International Development Aid Secretary Priti Patel last night. UK • 09 Nov 17
May figures show tax take 1.5% higher than expected There was a pickup in Government tax receipts in May, according to the latest exchequer returns. May exchequer figures show the Government took in €76m … Business • 04 Jul 17
German exports fall unexpectedly in May German exports fell unexpectedly in May, posting their steepest monthly drop in nine months, while imports rose less than expected, data showed today. Business • 08 Jul 16
Slight fall in factory gate prices in May Factory gate prices fell by 0.2% during May, compared with a decrease of 2.4% for the same month last year. Business • 22 Jun 16
More companies considering recruiting - BOI survey More businesses are considering taking on new staff, while consumer sentiment has softened somewhat, according to the latest Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse. Business • 03 Jun 16
New car sales for May increase by 16.2% New car sales for May were 16.2% higher when compared with the same month in 2014, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office. Business • 12 Jun 15
Alex Salmond to stand at next general election Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond is to stand for a seat in Westminster at the general election in May. News • 06 Dec 14
German inflation hits lowest rate in four years Inflation in Germany, Europe's biggest economy, slowed to its lowest rate in four years in May, weighed down by falling energy prices. Business • 13 Jun 14
British inflation sees sharp rise in May British inflation rose higher than expected last month as a result of soaring air fares and more expensive clothing and footwear. Business • 18 Jun 13
