Economy
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Jun- 2015 -11 June
Hallmarking up 3.1% in May
The total number of hallmarked articles in May grew by 3.1% compared with the same time last year, according to…
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10 June
Consumer spending up 4.2%, says Barclaycard
Consumer spending in the UK rose 4.2% in May amid falling prices combined with greater confidence. According to the latest…
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9 June
UK retail sales flat in May
Retail sales in the UK were flat on a like-for-like basis in May compared with the same time last year,…
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5 June
Britain’s Shop vacancy remains at 13% in May
The shop vacancy rate in Britain remained at 13% in May for the third month running after falling in March. …
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1 June
‘Tax freedom day’ falls on 31st May
This year’s Tax Freedom Day, the day when Britons stop working to pay their taxes and start earning for themselves,…
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May- 2015 -29 May
Consumer confidence falls in May
Consumer confidence fell in May after holding steady in April at its highest level since 2002, according to new figures…
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29 May
UK sales boost Signet Q1 results
Jewellery retail giant Signet has reported a strong first quarter with sales up 3.6% on a like-for-like basis in the…
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27 May
High street footfall up 4.4% over bank holiday weekend
High streets have received a welcome boost over the bank holiday weekend, with footfall across the UK up 4.4% year-on-year. …
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19 May
‘Retailer resurgence’ continues through April
Retail footfall across the UK has continued its recent resurgence with Easter fortnight bringing shoppers to the high street in…
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19 May
UK inflation dips into negative
Inflation dipped below 0% for the first time since records began in April, down to -0.1%, according to the lates…
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