Rachel Reeves

Inflation unexpectedly falls to 2.5% in December

The rate of Consumer Price Index inflation unexpectedly fell one percentage point to 2.5% in December, dipping for the first…

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Today’s news in brief-10/1/25

Shein is reportedly planning a London IPO by mid-2025, with Easter 20 April as a possible completion date if regulatory…

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Shein’s London IPO to happen by mid-year

Shein is reportedly planning to list in London in the first half of the year, according to sources that have…

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Morrisons CEO urges gov to rethink budget costs

Morrisons’ CEO has called on the government to stagger its “avalanche” of business costs following the latest budget.Speaking to The…

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Today’s news in brief-4/12/24

Evri has partnered with the GMB Union to secure an industry-first pay deal that guarantees self-employed couriers insurance-backed paid sick…

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Chancellor admits NI rise won’t be ‘easy’ for businesses

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has admitted that it will not be “easy” for businesses to “absorb” the rise in employers’ national…

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Retailers warn National Insurance increase could cause job losses

A number of large retailers have warned that the National Insurance increase could cause inflation and job losses, in a…

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Tesco to face £1bn increase to NI bill following Labour’s Budget

Tesco is expecting to see an increase of £1bn in its national insurance bill over the next four years following…

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Today’s news in brief-31/10/24

The UK retail industry has raised concerns following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget, which aims to generate £40bn through measures…

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Budget reaction: Retail warns that higher costs will hamper investment

The retail industry has warned that increased costs following the Autumn Budget may hit businesses hard, with retailers facing higher…

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