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Waitrose Is Top Of The Shops While Aldi And Lidl Trump The ‘Big Four’
28/01/2010
Waitrose is the UK's favourite supermarket while bargain superstores Aldi and Lidl came joint third in a survey from consumer champion Which?.
Prime Minister And Business Secretary Visit London Gateway Port Site As Construction Gets Underway
27/01/2010
The Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Business Secretary Lord Mandelson visited London Gateway’s port construction site today to mark the start of work on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects.
UK Investment Is Key To Helping To Rebuild Afghanistan
27/01/2010
The private sector has a fundamental role to play in rebuilding Afghanistan, and the UK is helping to create a better business environment, International Development Minister, Gareth Thomas said today.
UK CEO’s Confidence Remains Shaky But Some Grounds For Optimism As Recruitment Boost Planned In 2010
27/01/2010
With 63 per cent of UK CEOs believing recovery in the economy will occur in 2010 there are signs for cautious optimism according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)13th annual Global CEO survey launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
UK House Prices Doubled During The 2000's
27/01/2010
The data is sourced from the Halifax House Price Index. The Halifax House Price Index is the UK's longest running monthly house price series with data covering the whole country from January 1983 onwards.
Brits' Savings Soar 136%
27/01/2010
New research from Birmingham Midshires' Saving Britain campaign suggests Brits have increased the amount they are saving on a quarterly basis by 136% compared to this time last year.
HMRC’s Time To Pay Rules Help Businesses Behind In Tax Payments, Says James Cowper
27/01/2010
HMRC was accused recently of pushing businesses into collapse as it was revealed that they were behind almost half of all winding-up petitions filed in the last six months of 2009. This however tells only half the story, says Thames Valley accountants and business advisers James Cowper.
CBI Reaction To GDP Figure Of 0.1%
26/01/2010
The CBI today commented on official figures showing the UK economy technically moved out of recession during the last quarter of 2009, achieving 0.1% growth.
The Future Of The Construction Industry Looks Brighter But Caution Is The Name Of The Game
26/01/2010
The construction industry was this week given a boost, as the UK’s biggest house builder Taylor Wimpey announced a 28 per cent rise in orders for new homes. However, small and medium-sized contractors should remain cautious as the sector takes the first tentative steps towards recovery, warns Bibby Financial Services.
Apple’s Profits Up By 50% Thanks To Strong iPhone Sales
26/01/2010
Apple has released its first quarter results, showing a 50% increase in profits. The increase in profits is mainly thanks to a very strong Christmas period, where Apple saw iPhone sales double compared to last year.
