Americans reduce retail spending as US inflation bites
Retail sales dropped by 0.6 per cent in the United States last month, more than anticipated and a sign of
Britain falling behind with full-fibre broadband roll out
Britain still lags behind many European and Asian countries in the fastest broadband despite a record pace of rollout, according
Tax dodging and non-compliance during pandemic cost UK
Tax dodging and non-compliance during the pandemic cost the government £9bn, Whitehall’s spending watchdog has found. The loss to the
UK Retail sales fall despite Black Friday and
Retail sales unexpectedly fell in November as Black Friday discount deals and football’s World Cup failed to boost spending, with
Government announces closure of Help to Grow: Digital
Businesses have less than two months to apply for the Help to Grow: Digital scheme, the government has announced, following
Team ITG buys Emerald Thinking Group to accelerate
The technology-led, multichannel marketing activation business Team ITG it has acquired Emerald Thinking Group, a data-driven customer experience agency. Emerald,
How to deal with fluctuating seasonal demand
Seasons come and seasons go, but in the business world, they aren’t always equal. From Christmas retailers and ice cream
Bank of England raises interest rates to 3.5%
The Bank of England has delivered its ninth consecutive interest rate rise, taking the cost of borrowing to 3.5 per
UK shoppers and workers kept home by rail
Train strikes, a cold snap and snowy conditions have kept workers and shoppers from city centres this week, emptying out
Single-use plastic items to be banned in England
Single-use plastic items including cutlery, plates and polystyrene cups are reportedly to be banned in England by the UK government