Inflation

Small firms ‘squeezed’ by inflationary pressure, says FSB

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) remains above the Government’s 2 percent target. The CPI is a measure that examines the…

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Businesses unable to cope with interest increases, research shows

One in 25 businesses would be unable to pay off its debts if the interest rates were to increase, research…

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Online sales slow according to new data

Year-on-year internet sales growth has slowed and fallen below the long-run average, according to the latest CBI Quarterly Distributive Trades…

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UK retail sales drop as inflation rises

UK retail sales dropped by 1.8% in March marking the largest year on year decline since 2010 and exceeding economists’…

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Retail footfall expected to grow 5.4% over Easter weekend

Retail footfall in the UK is set to increase 5.4 percent over the Easter weekend, according to retail expert Springboard.…

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UK retailers fail to lift sales despite higher footfall

Despite a positive footfall level for March, UK retailers failed to grow sales. According to BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker…

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Small business confidence bounces back

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed today that UK small business confidence in the last quarter bounced back…

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What will Brexit mean for the pet industry?

Contradictory claims and political turmoil. There’s no doubt that the recent EU Referendum left much of the UK scratching their heads and…

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UK inflation rate reaches 0.5% in March

The UK inflation, as measured by the Consumer Prices Index, rose to 0.5 percent in March 2016, according to the…

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The Budget: At a glance guide

On March 16, George Osborne revealed his eighth budget as Chancellor. Pet Gazette brings you an at-a-glance guide to the…

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