City watchdog looks to boost access to financial advice for consumers November 30, 2022 The Financial Conduct Authority has laid out measures to widen access to financial advice today to allow consumers to “invest with confidence” amidst a cost of living crunch.
FCA warns trading firms over dangerous ‘gamification’ November 21, 2022 The UK’s financial watchdog has fired a warning shot at trading apps today over the so-called gamification of betting on the financial markets, amid fears unsophisticated investors are being lured in to bets against their own interest.
Harrods sees £15m drop in business rates assessment as retail undergoes dramatic revaluation November 21, 2022 More than half a million retail properties across England and Wales have now been revalued with new rateable values, which will be used to calculate business rates liabilities from 1 April 20023 to 31 March 2026, having been published showing a fall of 10 per ccent overall for the sector. The Valuation Office Agency, an [...]
UK retail sales rebound following growth in all areas except food shops November 18, 2022 UK retail sales rebounded slightly last month on the back of growth in all areas except food shops, according to new figures out this a.m. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said retail sales volumes increased by 0.6 per cent in October, following a 1.5 per cent drop in September, which had been impacted by [...]
Appetite for high-emission foods growing as sustainability takes a back seat amid rising bills November 10, 2022 Brits are giving up on going green as over half of all consumers in the UK have ditched environmentally friendly products. This is largely due to the cost-of-living crisis as one in two Brits admit price is now significantly more important than health, sustainability and quality when it comes to the weekly food shop. Despite [...]
Expensive bites for millions of Brits as food inflation soars to record 11.6 per cent November 2, 2022 With even basics such as tea bags, milk and sugar seeing significant price rises, food inflation has soared to a record 11.6 per cent in October. Overall shop prices are now 6.6 per cent higher than they were this time last year – also a record – but food inflation jumped well above September’s 10.6 [...]
Made.com suspends homeware orders as it faces collapse October 26, 2022 Beleaguered Made.com has decided “to temporarily suspend new customer orders” following yesterday’s termination of talks with potential buyers. The firm said the latest move was done to “preserve value for its creditors and shareholders”. This comes after the company ended negotiations with all potential buyers yesterday, after no party could commit to a suitable timetable [...]
Exclusive: Getir teams up with Co-op as rapid delivery firm looks to grow UK presence October 26, 2022 Getir has joined forces with Co-op to deliver groceries from the retailer to consumers in a hurry. The rapid delivery firm will launch a pilot to offer app users hundreds of Co-op products across London from today. Nisa Retail, Co-op group’s wholesale division, will be working with Getir to supply the range of around 300 [...]
AJ Bell assets dip 2 per cent despite investor surge October 20, 2022 Retail investment platform AJ Bell said its customers’ assets had dipped two per cent in the past year as volatility on the markets offset a surge in investors pouring onto its platform.
Weed is on the way: Uber Eats enters cannabis market as delivery giant starts dropping marijuana at home October 19, 2022 Uber Eats has confirmed plans to start delivering cannabis at home, thereby helping consumers to “steer them away from the underground market.” In a statement, the on-demand giant said it will begin delivering marihuana to customers in Toronto, Canada. The announcement follows a partnership between the company and online marijuana marketplace Leafly to deliver cannabis [...]