The FTSE 100 edged upwards on Friday after figures revealed UK retail sales unexpectedly rose last month amid warm weather, marking the index’s tenth consecutive day in the green. London’s […]
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‘Bring it on’: Miliband tells net zero critics Government is ‘not for bending’
The Government “is not for bending” on net zero, Ed Miliband has said as he urged opponents of the policy to “bring on the fight”. Speaking at the end of […]
BlackRock’s billions and interest rates signs show it’s not all gloom for UK business
The mood around UK business has ranged from cautious to desperate in the past few months as the economy battles inflation, tax grabs, rising labour costs and the prospects of […]
Warm weather boosts clothing and DIY retailers in surprise March sales uplift
UK retail sales unexpectedly rose last month as warmer weather boosted sales for fashion chains and garden centres, according to new official figures. The overall quantity of sales increased by […]
William Hill owner says UK arm impacted by tighter gambling restrictions
The gambling group behind William Hill and 888 has revealed stronger revenues for the latest quarter despite weaker-than-expected trading in the UK and Ireland. Evoke, which also owns the Mr […]
Offshore energy workers to be balloted on strikes after ‘shameful’ pay offer
Offshore oil and gas workers will be balloted on strike action in response to a “shameful” pay offer from their employer, a union has said. Unite the Union said on […]
Reeves to hold trade talks with US counterpart in Washington
Rachel Reeves will meet her US counterpart on Friday as she attempts to make progress on a trade deal during her visit to Washington. The Chancellor is expected to discuss […]
West ‘cannot be agnostic or naive’ about where goods are made, Reeves tells IMF
The West “cannot be agnostic or naive” about where goods are made, the Chancellor has told a gathering of foreign finance ministers as she prepares for talks with her US […]
Unilever cuts 6,000 jobs so far under ongoing revamp as ice cream spin-off nears
Consumer goods giant Unilever revealed it has already axed around 6,000 jobs so far as part of an ongoing major overhaul that will also see it spin off its ice […]
Asos sales sink but shift to full-price items boosts baskets
Asos has reported sinking sales as it continued to clear a build-up of stock and slash the number of discounted items, but revealed its turnaround efforts were starting to bear […]