Economy

BoE raises interest rates to 0.5%

The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates for the second time in three months to 0.5%, up from…

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UK economy surpassed pre-Covid levels in November

Gross domestic product (GDP) has surpassed its pre-pandemic level for the first time as it grew by 0.9% in November…

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Chancellor unveils 50% rates discount for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a 50% discount on business rates for the hospitality, retail and leisure sectors (up to…

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Over 40 employee groups pen letter urging Sunak to cut business rates

The CBI, along with 41 trade associations spanning the UK economy, have issued a joint statement urging the chancellor Rishi…

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BPF calls for business rates reform

The British Property Federation (BPF) has called on the government to set out a roadmap to annually revalue business rates…

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UK economy surges 4.8% in June

The UK economy grew by 4.8% in June as Covid-19 restrictions surrounding retail and leisure were eased across the UK,…

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Bira in talks with metro mayors to help retailers post-pandemic

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has said it is involved in discussions with mayors of UK metropolitan cities to…

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Sniffers moves into new premises amid surge in demand

Sniffers Pet Care has announced it is moving into larger premises and expanding its workforce amid a surge in demand…

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