Economy
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Feb- 2012 -17 February
Retail sales rise by 0.9 per cent in January
An unexpected rise in sales in the first month of 2012 has both surprised and delighted the retail industry.
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Jan- 2012 -20 January
Chinese New Year sees surge in gold trade
US economic affairs website the Financial News has reported an eight per cent rise in gold trading over the last…
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Dec- 2011 -2 December
TfL prepares retailers for London Olympics ‘hotspots’
London businesses and organisations in the retail sector have welcomed a release by Transport for London (TfL), detailing 'hotspot' transport…
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Nov- 2011 -29 November
BRC study highlights economic promise of retail industry
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published "comprehensive new evidence" on retailing's importance to kick-starting growth and job creation. The…
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Oct- 2011 -27 October
RPI inflation could result in £350 million business rates rise
The new retail prices index (RPI) inflation figure suggests the possibility of a business rate increase of £350 million for…
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27 October
Slight sales increase predicted next month following retail slump
The latest CBI Monthly Distributive Trades Survey revealed that retail sales fell in the month leading to October, however it…
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