Economy
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Mar- 2020 -11 MarchBusiness Bites
ROUNDUP: Business rates holiday announced by chancellor Sunak
In his maiden budget, the new chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a £30bn fiscal stimulus package to help combat the…
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Jul- 2019 -9 JulyAnalysis
Disorderly Brexit could see the UK economy lose out on £22bn a year by 2024
Employers operating in retail most at risk of losing staff A ‘disorderly Brexit’ could see the UK suffer a £22bn…
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Apr- 2019 -29 AprilAnalysis
The subscription economy
Global spending on subscription-based services and products is booming, powered by an ever-growing range of brands offering everything from media…
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Oct- 2018 -15 OctoberAdvice
Why the retail industry needs Extended Producer Responsibility
Waste as a resource remains a hot topic in the news agenda. Consumers are becoming more concerned about the future…
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2 OctoberComment
How can ecommerce brands make the most of the sharing economy?
Not so long ago, the idea of renting out our homes to strangers, leasing clothing from brands or even sharing…
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Aug- 2018 -14 AugustEconomy
High street job losses ‘cost British economy £1.5bn’
New research has found that high street job losses have cost the British economy £1.5bn, as the number of lost…
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Jul- 2018 -5 JulyEconomy
England/Colombia World Cup win scores UK a £1.3bn economy boost
England’s penalty shootout victory against Colombia has given the UK economy a £1.33bn boost according to new figures. The figures…
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Feb- 2018 -2 FebruaryAnalysis
The role of manufacturers and retailers have in creating a circular economy
Consumers have long been targeted for their sustainability efforts, from recycling to upcycling and beyond. However, while individuals can make…
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