All Economy articles – Page 37
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NewsEssex family food store forced to close after 17 years
The Food Company in Marks Tey, Colchester, will cease trading on 29 July
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NewsSurprise fall in inflation in June to 2.6%
Inflation in the UK unexpectedly slowed to 2.6% in June as falling petrol and diesel prices more than offset higher food bills, official figured revealed today.
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NewsShoppers to cut back on 'too expensive' fresh fruit & veg
One third of the 2,009 people who took part in the survey said they had cut down on sugar in the past year
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NewsConsumer price index to be used to calculate business rates
The government had originally committed to making the move last year, but the Bill failed due to the general election
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Comment and OpinionTax is back on the agenda. Only this time with a third world spin
Until Brexit, tax was one of the hottest issues in business. Starbucks, Mondelez, Google, Facebook, Amazon et al
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NewsCity snapshot: Consumer spending falls to four-year low
UK consumer spending has fallen to its lowest level in almost four years as rising inflation and stagnant wages have dampened demand for non-essentials items. Plus a look ahead at what’s scheduled on the markets this week and all the latest news from the City.
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NewsSainsbury's, Tesco, and Morrisons cut fuel by 2ppl
The latest reductions come after the price of Brent crude oil tumbled from $56 in April to $44 a barrel last week
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NewsWarm June weather boosts supermarket sales growth to multi-year high
Warm weather in June helped the UK grocers to their largest monthly year-on-year rise in sales since July 2013, according to market share data from Nielsen, while Kantar Worldpanel finds the best supermarket growth since March 2012.
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NewsBrits cut back on out-of-home eating in wake of Brexit vote
Visits not involving a deal or promotion were still growing faster than promoted visits
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NewsCo-operative model "more resilient in post-Brexit zeitgeist"
The UK Co-operative Economy 2017 report says Co-op values strike a chord with public’s mood amid upheaval
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NewsUK inflation jumps to 2.9%
The UK’s consumer prices index (CPI) measure of inflation rose to 2.9% in May, up from 2.7% in the previous month.
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NewsMichael Gove will 'have work cut out' as new Defra secretary
However, his appointment could herald “less of a cliff edge” in Brexit negotiations says British Growers Association
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Comment and OpinionThe Grocer's view on the General Election 2017
Let us be absolutely clear Mrs May. There is no clarity right now. Only confusion …
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Analysis and FeaturesWhere now for the pound – and food price inflation?
So far, so Brexit. The day after a political earthquake, the value of the pound has dropped sharply while the globally focussed FTSE 100 is on the rise
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NewsMarkets rocked by election uncertainty
The pound has dropped in value by almost 2% overnight against the dollar as markets come to terms with the shock UK general election result that has produced a hung parliament.
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NewsGeneral Election 2017: what the analysts say
As the shock of this morning’s General Election result began to sink in, organisations from the food and drink industry have been giving their reaction
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NewsFood and drink industry urges government to act swiftly
FDF and BRC call for clarity and firm leadership in the wake of shock election result
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NewsAsda keeps a lid on prices as inflation eases again
Prices are rising compared with last year, but still remain 2.2% down on a two-year basis
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NewsTheresa May under pressure to resign as UK votes for hung parliament
After a dramatic night, the UK has woken up to a hung parliament this morning, with the Conservatives emerging as the largest party
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NewsBrexit tariffs could trigger recession, warns Musgrave CEO
Chris Martin said a 40% World Trade Organization tariff on the cost of goods would be the worst-case scenario