Economic recovery from Covid ‘running out of steam’ – OECD

Data collected from 38 member countries says UK among the major economies now in the slow lane

WPP revenues back to pre-Covid levels as advertising rebounds

Recovery to pre-pandemic levels at world’s biggest ad group has come a year earlier than predicted

Report after report is reaching the same conclusion: exporters, including many in the red wall, will be suffering for a long time

Post-Brexit trade adviser Tony Abbott ‘heartened’ by review into takeover of Newport Wafer Fab

Better-off countries should be concerned by the north-south divide caused by the pandemic

Fund calls on rich nations to help halt spread of infectious variants through countries with low vaccination rates

European markets drop, with £44bn wiped off the value of UK’s FTSE 100

Advertising and marketing company upgrades profits despite growth of Delta Covid variant

Finance minister denies reports country will scrap 12.5% rate to align with plans for global figure of 15%

Better-than-expected figures for June come as Covid lockdown measures ease worldwide

Survey shows firms most optimistic since 2005, as hiring intentions reach a record high despite a surge in Covid cases

Investors worry resurgence of Covid-19 cases will slow economic growth and stall global recovery

New alliance of multilateral institutions warns vaccine inequity could curb economic recovery

Landmark moment for world economy with OECD plan that also covers prevention of profit-shifting

Commonwealth research says UVI is better measure of small island states’ aid needs, especially on climate