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Inflation hits thirty-year high

Submitted by pw_admin on 20 January, 2022 - 11:23

Food prices largest contributor to rising inflation.

ONS: Workers on payroll increases 0.6%

Submitted by pw_admin on 19 January, 2022 - 09:56

184,000 more payrolled employees in December 2021.

UK economy surpasses pre-pandemic level

Submitted by pw_admin on 17 January, 2022 - 10:16

November 2021 UK GDP estimate up 0.7% on February 2020.

Rising concerns about impact of inflation

Submitted by pw_admin on 13 January, 2022 - 11:08

Survey suggests 24% of individuals are “very concerned”.

Retail footfall slips amid Omicron concerns

Submitted by pw_admin on 10 January, 2022 - 10:58

Shoppers limited their in-store trips to avoid COVID variant.

30% of small firms in late-payments struggle

Submitted by pw_admin on 5 January, 2022 - 10:51

One in ten say late payments threaten their business.

New post-Brexit customs rules come into force

Submitted by pw_admin on 4 January, 2022 - 10:55

Companies trading with the EU face stricter rules.

Firms want support as customers cancel bookings

Submitted by pw_admin on 16 December, 2021 - 10:22

Hospitality takings could fall 40% during vital trading period.

Govt. committee calls for household gas tax

Submitted by pw_admin on 9 December, 2021 - 11:05

"Tax needed to meet UK net-zero targets".

'Most young workers lack savings to buy a first home'

Submitted by pw_admin on 7 December, 2021 - 11:24

Saving 5% of earnings for 5 years will allow just 11% to buy average home.