WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. retail sales rose by 0.7% in November 2024, surpassing economists’ expectations and signaling a strong start to the holiday shopping season. According to the Census Bureau,…
The UK government has recommended a 2.8% pay rise for millions of public sector workers, including teachers, NHS staff, and senior civil servants, for the year 2025-26. However, the proposal…
Vodafone’s £16.5bn merger with rival Three has been officially approved by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), with assurances that it will not lead to higher mobile prices for…
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has warned that recent tax rises introduced in the UK Budget are making it harder for businesses to take risks and hire staff, potentially…
Retail sales fell by 0.7% in October, as shoppers held off on spending ahead of the Budget, according to official figures. Clothing stores had a particularly tough month, with sales…
Energy bills in the UK are set to rise again in January, with typical households facing an increase of £21 per year, bringing the annual cost to £1,738. This is…
A coalition of major UK retailers, including Tesco, Amazon, Greggs, Next, and other well-known brands, have jointly raised concerns over the tax increases and rising costs announced in the UK…
The Carol & Prince Arheghan Foundation, in partnership with the Bank of Industry, is proud to announce the upcoming Business Summit ’24, themed “Building a Sustainable Business Model in a…
Homeowners with spray foam insulation are facing difficulties selling their properties or securing remortgages, as a significant number of major lenders are refusing to lend on homes with this type…
In a keynote speech at the Mansion House, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey emphasized the need for the UK to “rebuild relations” with the European Union while respecting the…