Economy

UK narrowly avoids recession as economy flatlines in Q4

The UK economy narrowly avoided recession as the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows there was…

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UK economy beats expectations as it grows 0.1% in November

The UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.1% in November as the World Cup helped boost restaurant and pub sales, according…

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UK economy returns to growth in October

The UK economy returned to growth in October following the period of national mourning after the death of the Queen,…

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UK economy contracts 0.2% in Q3

The first signs of the UK entering a recession reared its head in the last quarter as the economy contracted…

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UK economy contracts 0.1% in second quarter

The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in the second quarter of the year (Apr to June) 2022, according to the…

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90% of consumers intend to cut back spending, Grant Thornton finds

New research from Grant Thornton and Retail Economics has revealed that almost 90% of UK consumers intend to cut back…

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Ikea owner launches circular economy hub in Hammersmith

Ikea owner Ingka Group has officially opened a new Library of Things at Livat Hammersmith, a circular economy concept that…

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UK economy shrinks in March

The UK economy shrunk by 0.1% in March as consumers started to feel the bite of rising energy prices and…

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MusicMagpie expands service amid subscription economy boom

MusicMagpie has announced that it has expanded its rental subscription service to offer new product categories that include tablets, games…

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Prada appoints two new independent non-executive directors

Prada has announced the appointment of Pamela Culpepper and Anna Maria Rugarli as independent non-executive directors, taking the board up…

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