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Weather turns in nick of time for high street retailers
07/05/2013
The belated arrival of warm weather has saved high street clothing retailers from a disastrous Spring.
Building societies dominate lending to first-time buyers
07/05/2013
The building society sector is dominating lending to first-time buyers and is set for further growth in 2013, according to Deloitte, the business advisory firm.
New car registrations up again in April
07/05/2013
The latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that UK new car registrations rose 14.8% in April to 163,357 units.
Lord Lawson calls for UK to exit European Union
07/05/2013
Lord Lawson, the former chancellor of the exchequer, has said that the UK should leave the European Union.
Shop price inflation reaches a new three and a half year low
07/05/2013
Overall shop price inflation fell to 0.4% in April from 1.4% in March, according to data released by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Food inflation fell to 2.9% in April from 3.5% in March. Non-food returned to deflationary territory, down 1.0% after a 0.2% rise in March.
How much do roadworks cost businesses and taxpayers?
07/05/2013
A new taskforce comprising councils, utility companies and business representatives has been set up to try and reduce the cost and disruption caused by roadworks.
MPC should resist pressures to boost QE
07/05/2013
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meet this Thursday for their May meeting, with many analysts expecting no changes to the interest rate or quantitative easing (QE).
Fallon: Lending boost must be maintained
07/05/2013
New figures that bank lending to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) through the Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) scheme has begun to show improvement.
Queen’s speech may be last chance to unleash business
07/05/2013
Ahead of the Queen’s speech on Wednesday, the Institute of Directors calls for the introduction of three Bills to boost business and the economy.
Deafness claims against British businesses rapidly rise to £26m
07/05/2013
In the last few years the number of deafness claims made on commercial insurance policies has been rocketing. AXA Business Insurance reports a rise of 162% from 2009-2012 with British businesses ultimately having to foot the bill.
