All Economy articles – Page 47
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NewsElection result triggers collapse in consumer confidence
Consumer confidence is at the second-lowest level since the summer of 2013
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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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NewsConsumer spending falls in May as shoppers display caution
High street footfall also declined in May with a fall of 2%
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Comment & 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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NewsWhat a Conservative-DUP coalition means for food and drink
The Northern Irish party is keen to maintain free trade with the EU but is a harsh critic of the Common Fisheries Policy
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NewsSNP losses mean independence vote 'unlikely' says SGF
The SNP lost 21 seats in the General Election…
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Analysis & 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
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NewsFood sales rise against backdrop of declining retail trend
This is the strongest three-month average for food since February 2012
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail like-for-like sales drop on non-food sales fall
UK retail sales fell by 0.4% on a like-for-like basis in May as weak non-food sales dragged down strong food sales growth, according to the BRC KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsFood and drink exports rise to highest level on record
The biggest growth came from countries outside the EU