Economy

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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BRC survey reveals shop occupancy rates at worst since records began

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that levels of high street occupancy are at the worst since records began.

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Watch sales on the decline but market growth increases, reports indicate

With three quarters of the year complete, a GfK report has indicated that the volume of watch sales is down…

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EU growth plan met with mixed reaction by the BRC

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has stated the European Commission’s new ‘Together for New Growth’ document shows good intentions, but…

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UK economy ‘returns to growth’

According to a British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) survey, the UK economy returned to growth in the third quarter.

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