Euro 2024 effect: Brits more than double their spending on ‘all things football’ June 20, 2024 With Euro 2024 now in full swing Brits have more than doubled the amount they're shelling out on football-related purchases with match tickets, merchandise and pre-game pints all driving up consumer spending.
Warburtons: Record sales as shoppers rush to grab bakery’s fruity buns June 14, 2024 Bakery giant Warburtons more than doubled its profit after it poured investment into diversifying its product range beyond its iconic loafs.
Timothy Taylor’s: ‘Challenged British economy’ puts dent in brewer’s profit June 13, 2024 Brewery Timothy Taylor said its profit is "significantly down" despite its sales increasing as the business battles with "soaring utility costs" and rising wages.
Caffyns: Car dealer hit by plummeting value of second-hand vehicles June 7, 2024 Car dealers Caffyns has seen its pre-tax profit slashed after the value of second-hand vehicles fell significantly.
Retail sales plunge in ‘dull and wet’ April in fresh sign of fading optimism May 24, 2024 According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), retail sales fell 2.3 per cent in April, a much worse fall than predicted by economists.
UK a ‘nation of savers’ following surge in inflation, research shows May 17, 2024 Since March 2021, prices have increased by 22 per cent in the UK with a peak annual inflation rate of 11.1 per cent in October 2022.
Swiftonomics strikes with Eras Tour set to spark £1bn spending binge May 15, 2024 When the tickets were released last July, ticket sales sparked a 15.8 per cent increase in UK spending on entertainment.
Scotland set for weaker growth despite avoiding recession – but there is room for optimism May 2, 2024 Scotland's economy is set for weaker growth despite avoiding entering a technical recession, according to KPMG.
‘Green shoots of recovery’ emerge as FTSE profit warnings fall on last year April 29, 2024 "Whilst the green shoots of recovery can be seen, companies cannot afford to ignore the warning signs and rely on economic resurgence," Jo Robinson, EY-Parthenon Partner and UK&I turnaround and restructuring strategy leader said.
Consumer confidence hits highest level in two years as UK ‘turns a corner’ April 19, 2024 "The revival in consumer confidence speaks to a wider story of an economy that has turned the corner," Ian Stewart said.