Card spending jumps in 2023 as Brits splash out on travel and booze December 29, 2023 Debit and credit card spending jumped this year despite inflation and higher household bills, as Brits forked out on holidays and booze.
‘Something needs to change’: Firms to tackle productivity growth problems with AI investment December 28, 2023 The UK has suffered from more or less stagnant productivity growth since the financial crisis.
UK recession forecasts will send ‘chill’ for workers, shopworkers union boss warns December 28, 2023 “It is a disgrace that many are struggling to make ends meet and do not get the respect they deserve. They need a government on their side.”
Amazon Prime Video to introduce ads for UK subscribers December 27, 2023 Consumers can pay £2.99 per month to avoid adverts while watching Amazon shows
What will be in store for retail in 2024? December 26, 2023 As 2023 draws to a close, experts in the retail space have shared their thoughts on what next year might look like for the sector.
Brits get organised: Last-minute shopper numbers fall again December 25, 2023 The number of in-person shoppers has dropped on Christmas Eve amid Sunday trading hours and the cost of living crisis.
Rail fares to go up by 4.9 per cent in March next year December 22, 2023 Regulated rail fares in England will increase by up to 4.9 per cent next year, in a blow to UK commuters.
The cost of living crisis has made managing Christmas supply chains trickier than ever December 22, 2023 Supply chains have had to adapt in unprecedented ways in recent years. And this Christmas shows us that there are still lessons to be learnt, writes Mat Woodcock
Susan Hall makes vague pledge to cut City Hall waste, as she slams Sadiq Khan’s 2019 ‘bicycle ballet’ December 20, 2023 Conservative mayoral candidate Susan Hall has vowed she would cut City Hall waste as she criticised Sadiq Khan over spending on “bicycle ballet” from 2019.
Mobile operator Lebara considers sale after pandemic boosts customer numbers December 20, 2023 London-based mobile network provider Lebara is considering a sale or an IPO