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CBI boss calls for gov to fix ‘antiquated’ rates system

CBI CEO Rain Newton-Smith has called on the government to fix the “antiquated” business rates rules in England to boost…

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End of tax-free shopping hitting retail hard, warns Kurt Geiger CEO

Kurt Geiger’s CEO has warned that scrapping tax-free shopping for tourists is having a “massively negative effect” on retail in…

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Retail sales rebound in July as Euros give needed boost

Retail sales increased 0.5% in July after falling 0.9% in June, as retailers saw a welcome boost from Euro 2024…

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Today’s news in brief-15/8/24

The UK economy showed resilience with a 0.6% growth in the second quarter of 2024, despite a stagnant June where…

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UK economy grows by 0.6% despite June flatline

The UK economy has grown by 0.6% between April and June, in part boosted by the service sector, according to…

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Today’s news in brief-14/8/24

Inflation in the UK increased to 2.2% in July 2024, up from 2% the previous month, driven by less significant…

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Today’s news in breif-13/8/24

UK wage growth has fallen to a two-year low, with wages excluding bonuses growing by 5.4% in the three months…

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UK wage growth falls to two-year low

Wages excluding bonuses in the UK grew by 5.4% in the three months ended 30 June 2024, the lowest growth…

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Retail sales fall by 1.2% in June

UK retail sales volumes fell 1.2% in June 2024 as poor weather conditions for the time of year continued, according…

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Inflation holds steady in June despite rise in hotel prices

Inflation remained steady at 2% in June despite a strong rise in hotel prices during the month, according to the…

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