All Economy articles – Page 46
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Half of businesses say EU nationals planning to leave
Trade bodies from across the £110bn sector have warned of an “irreversible exit” of resources…
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Scottish business rates review proposes 'Growth Accelerator'
Review also suggested properties should be revalued after three years instead of the standard five…
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Settled grocery leaders could teach politicians a lesson
“I got us into this mess, I’ll get us out of it.” Imagine that applied to grocery…
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UK inflation remains stable at 2.6%
The UK’s Consumer Prices Index remained unchanged in July at 2.6%, defying expectations that inflation would rise again last month.
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City snapshot: High street footfall slumps in July
High street footfall dropped a further 2.1% in July, according to the lateste figures from BRC/Springboard, leading to an overall 1.1% in retail footfall in the period. Plus, Tata Global Beverages disposes of China and Russia operations, a look forward to what’s happening in the City this week and all the latest news from the markets
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City snapshot: Grocery inflation surges to 2.4% in July
Grocery price inflation jumped from 1.6% to 2.4% in the month to 1 August with Tesco’s prices climbing by the largest proportion. Plus, the FTSE plunges but Coca-Cola HBC surges, a round-up of finance stories in The Grocer this week and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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Supermarket prices rise at fastest rate for four years
Supermarket prices are growing at their fastest level for almost four years as the pressure on shoppers’ wallets mounts.
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Scots would 'stop buying Scottish' produce if prices rose 15%
A YouGov survey revealed three quarters of Scots prefer homegrown produce, but there were price limits to their loyalty
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City Snapshot: Food growth boosts slowing July retail sales
UK retail sales rose by 0.9% year-on-year in July as strong food sales supported weakening overall sales growth, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. Plus, Pets at Home sees quarter sales rise, Worldpay wants more time to tie-up merger and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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City snapshot: UK consumer spending slumps to four-year low
UK consumer spending has fallen for the third consecutive month, according to Visa, marking the longest streak of spending decline for over four years. Plus, Worldpay UK boss moves to bookmaker Paddy Power Betfair, Carr’s Group makes acqusition and all the latest from the City
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Wrapped bread returns to value growth after four years of decline
Latest figures show that sales of a basic loaf continue to rise, due to soaring wheat prices and the impact of a weak pound
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Poor children increasingly likely to be obese says NHS Scotland
New report says “actions to reduce the ‘obesogenic’ environment are urgently needed”
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Over 2,500 products subject to shrinkflation over past five years
The phenomenon has pushed up inflation in the sugar, jam, syrups, chocolate and confectionery category by 1.12 points
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Essex 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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Surprise 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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Shoppers 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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Consumer 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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Tax 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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City 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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Sainsbury'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