Economy

Assay Office figures show drop in hallmarking

Figures released by the Birmingham Assay Office have revealed that there has been a decline in hallmarking across the four…

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Signet’s holiday sales figures reveal UK woes

The owner of H Samuel, Ernest Jones and Leslie Davis jewellers reported losses of 2.6 per cent across its UK…

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Christmas period proves testing time ahead says BRC chief

The Christmas period has done nothing to convince retailers that 2013 has any significant growth in store, said the British…

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BRC and retailers ask MPs to step-in to help ailing high streets

In the wake of the news that town centre shop vacancy rates have reached an all-time high of 11.3 per…

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ONS releases flat November retail sales figures

Following statistics from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has also released damning figures…

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December brings festive season lull on high streets

The festive season has unfortunately brought with it a lull in high street shopping, according to the Confederation of British…

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Starbucks pays up but business rates will still rise

Starbucks’ acceptance to pay increased corporation tax has done little to soften the news that business rates will not be…

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American Express research points to more prospering businesses in 2013

Small businesses are in store for a better 2013, according to research conducted by American Express.

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Retail sales growth continues

High street retailers have reported improved year-on-year sales for the third consecutive month, according to data gathered by the Confederation…

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UK gift card and voucher industry showing “steady growth”

The UK’s gift card and voucher industry has continued its steady growth in the third quarter of 2012, according to…

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