Economy
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Nov- 2017 -6 November
Shop price deflation stays at four year low
For the second consecutive month, shop price deflation has remained 0.1 percent. According to figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Nielsen, September and October saw the shallowest rate in the last four years. Non-food products saw deflation of 1.5 percent. October’s food prices recorded the same increase as…
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Mar- 2017 -9 March
Framework for Brexit challenges published
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published its three ‘Brexit Principles’ in order to create a framework for risks that are posed by Brexit. It also aims to maximise opportunities it offers. The Principles were formally adopted by RCVS Council at its meeting on 2 March 2017, and…
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Feb- 2017 -7 February
FSB calls for a pro-business Budget to boost jobs
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for a pro-business Budget that boosts jobs and long-term growth. The Federations claims that the Chancellor should use the Budget to show he backs British businesses to improve job creation and drive productivity across the nations and regions of the UK. While small…
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Jan- 2017 -27 January
Charity signs landmark agreement with Kabul
London based animal charity, The Mayhew Animal Home, also a registered NGO in Afghanistan, has signed a landmark agreement with Kabul City authorities to halt dog culling in the city and introduce an animal welfare strategy incorporating a sustainable and planned rabies vaccination programme combined with a humane dog population…
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Sep- 2016 -12 September
Gardenex offers members debt-free access to cash
URICA, the government-backed early payment network for SMEs, has partnered with Gardenex to offer businesses access to cash. Gardenex, UK’s federation of garden and leisure manufacturers, has announced that its members will run no risk, receive zero debt, and have no fear of late or non-payment of their invoices. Gardenex’s members can access URICA’s online…
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