England

UK consumer confidence improves in July

UK consumer confidence has increased one point in July to -13, according to GfK’s long-running index. The survey revealed that…

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Sainsbury’s to donate over one million meals to children with Comic Relief

Sainsbury’s and Comic Relief have committed to donating over £2.5m to help children and families by providing over one million…

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Today’s news in brief-11/7/24

The UK economy surpassed expectations with a 0.4% GDP growth in May 2024, boosted by improved weather conditions. The services…

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UK economy beats expectations as GDP jumps 0.4%

UK gross domestic product (GDP) beat expectations in May, increasing 0.4%, as a result of better weather, according to data…

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Majestic eyes 125 new store locations

Majestic Wine has revealed that it has identified 125 locations for potential new stores across England, Scotland, Wales and the…

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Over 3,000 Amazon staff to vote over union recognition

Workers at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse are set to vote in a “historic” trade union recognition ballot which will force Amazon…

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Today’s news in brief-5/7/24

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has urged Keir Starmer and the Labour Party to swiftly address their campaign promises after…

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Taylor Swift and Euros boost footfall amid damp June

Taylor Swift’s UK tour and the Euros helped strengthen footfall during a very wet June as total UK footfall decreased…

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Sainsbury’s Q1 sales jump 2.6% as it hails market share gains

Sainsbury’s has revealed that its retail sales rose 2.6% and also hailed its market share gains during the 16 weeks ended…

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Disposable income for low-earning households hits 3-year high, Asda finds

Disposable income for low-earning households hit a near three-year high in May, following a 12.6% increase year-on-year, Asda’s income tracker…

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