For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Consumer confidence weakened slightly in July amid concerns from shoppers that they could face potentialContinue Reading
Three-quarters of small businesses will raise prices A new survey among small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) has found that a huge majority expect to be raising prices over the next year, with optimism split on whether they will survive or thrive amid challenging economic conditions. Meanwhile inflation from raw materialsContinue Reading
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River Island has warned that it could collapse by the end of the summer unless landlords approve a proposed restructuring plan that would see the closure of 33 stores, significant reductions in rent, and a need for at least £10 million in funding by September. In documents detailing the plan—firstContinue Reading
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The FTSE 100 posted another record close on Thursday, buoyed by well-received earnings and hopesContinue Reading
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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The boss of British Gas owner Centrica has called for rival Octopus to be bannedContinue Reading
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The boss of Lloyds has warned Rachel Reeves against raising bank taxes in her autumnContinue Reading
UK sign £6bn trade deal with India Keir Starmer and India’s Narendra Modi have agreed terms on a trade deal, worth an estimated £6bn in investment to the UK. Along with economic parts of the agreement, the two will also increase efforts to tackle illegal immigration and organised crime. TariffsContinue Reading
UK car and van production has fallen to its lowest level since 1953—excluding the pandemic shutdown—after a bruising six months for the automotive sector marked by uncertainty over US tariffs, factory closures, and confusion around new electric vehicle (EV) grants. Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and TradersContinue Reading
