FRP Advisory reports ‘strong’ trading as company administrations jump November 17, 2023 FRP, one of the country's leading restructuring firms, said today it expected to report revenue growth of 19 per cent for its half year.
London’s economy is a microcosm for our success but we’re ignoring ways to help it November 17, 2023 London’s West End is a microcosm of much of the wider economy: it has small independent businesses in sectors such as food, big high street chains in its bars and retail.
Retail sales fall to lowest level in two years as inflation bites November 17, 2023 Retail sales volumes have fallen for the second month in a row — slumping to their lowest level since 2021— as consumers continued to feel the impact of inflation, Office for National Statistics (ONS) data showed. Sales volumes fell 0.3 per cent month-on-month in October and 2.7 per cent year-on-year. However, consumers are spending more. [...]
Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods boosted by falling inflation as sales and revenue jump November 16, 2023 Premier Foods' boss: "We know how challenging the past year has been for many consumers and so it's good to see the rate of input cost inflation falling."
Let’s be honest, inflation is down and the Bank of England could create a recession November 16, 2023 The Bank of England is now at risk of overcorrecting after ignoring monetary policy for far too long, writes Matthew Lesh
Inflation figures may be good news for Sunak, but millions will still be left poorer November 15, 2023 The economy may cheer today's inflation figures, but the cost of living crisis is far from over for millions of Brits, writes Rocio Concha
Inflation drops below five per cent in boost for Bank of England and Sunak November 15, 2023 Although the Bank of England has left interest rates on hold for two consecutive meetings, members of the MPC have been warning that more needs to be done to tackle inflation.
Sterling surges to highest level since mid-September as US inflation falls faster than expected November 14, 2023 The pound jumped higher on Tuesday afternoon after new figures showed that US inflation fell faster than expected in October making further rate hikes in the US unlikely.
Inflation set to drop to lowest level in two years as energy prices continue falling November 13, 2023 Inflation is set to fall below five per cent for the first time in two years, but the job is far from over for the Bank of England.
US inflation to attract attention as traders look for hints on Fed’s rate path November 12, 2023 Tuesday's US inflation report will be the highlight of a busy week for markets that will also include a health check on the state of the US consumer.