Inflation: Firms expect to hike prices at slowest rate since November 2021 September 7, 2023 Firms are expecting price and wage growth to ease over the coming months, giving rate-setters a boost in their fight against inflation.
Direct Line shares soar despite losses after £520m commercial insurance sale September 7, 2023 Direct Line continued to feel the pain of cost inflation, with new boss Adam Winslow faced with a miserable balance sheet
UK risks losing £100bn of energy projects unless it cuts high taxes and red tape September 7, 2023 The UK risks missing out on as much as £100bn of investment in domestic offshore energy projects, an industry body has warned.
Let’s be honest, Keir Starmer’s Labour party don’t know how to fix Broken Britain either September 7, 2023 As the Conservatives are hit with another scandal, this time over crumbling concrete in schools, Sir Keir Starmer is yet to come up with an original plan other than his vacuous 'missions', writes Matthew Lesh.
Interest rates nearing peak as inflation set for ‘quite marked’ fall this year, Bailey says September 6, 2023 The Bank of England is nearing the end of its monetary tightening cycle, the Bank's governor suggested today, adding that there will be a "quite marked" fall in inflation by the end of the year.
TRG: Profits soar as Wagamama owner defies drab outlook for casual dining market September 6, 2023 TRG, which owns a slew of casual dining chains and pubs, its most popular being Japanese inspired eatery Wagamama, reported a 10 per cent rise in total revenue during the term to £467.4m.
Tesco urges government to stick to net zero goals to boost business confidence September 6, 2023 Tesco boss Ken Murphy backed net zero, and has called on political parties to ramp up support for low carbon solutions for the food sector.
Britain to narrowly avoid recession – but meagre growth will make it ‘feel a lot like one’ anyway September 6, 2023 Britain will narrowly avoid a recession this year – but people and businesses will still feel the pain akin to the 2008 financial crash, according to an influential business network. The UK economy is on course to eke out growth of 0.4 per cent over 2023, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) predicted in its [...]
G7 price cap restrains Russian oil revenues but Kremlin still finding buyers September 6, 2023 Price caps on Russian oil and gas have managed to drive down oil revenues and keep prices in check for consumers, experts suggest.
Rising rates will see wealthy receive £60bn in savings windfall, analysis shows September 6, 2023 Rising interest rates will create a windfall for the wealthy, new analysis shows, with household savings accumulating tens of millions more than in recent years.