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CBI calls for 'confidence-building' budget
by Josh Hall | 23 Mar 2009
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has called on the government to boost corporate confidence in the forthcoming Budget, but has stressed that a further large-scale stimulus package would be unaffordable.
One in 56 companies 'will fail' this year
by Josh Hall | 23 Mar 2009
One in every 56 businesses will collapse this year, according to a new survey published today.
Mortgage lending down again in February
by Josh Hall | 20 Mar 2009
Hopes that mortgage lending was in the early stages of a recovery seem to have been thwarted, as a new survey shows lending volume fell by 15 per cent in February.
Massive drop in UK car production
by Josh Hall | 20 Mar 2009
New car production in the UK dropped by 59 per cent in February alone, according to new figures released today.
Construction immigration might be stopped
by Josh Hall | 18 Mar 2009
The Migration Advisory Committee is considering whether to prevent non-EU residents coming to the UK to do some construction jobs.
Online retail enjoys big February rise
by Josh Hall | 17 Mar 2009
Online sales rose sharply in February, despite the downwards trend for other retailers.
Property disputes rife, even as sales drop
by Josh Hall | 17 Mar 2009
House sale disputes fell by only 3 per cent last year, even as the total volume of sales dropped by almost 60 per cent.
Minimum alcohol prices could hit pubs, retailers
by Josh Hall | 16 Mar 2009
Proposals for a minimum price for alcohol could hit pubs and retailers if they are taken up by the government.
Deflation will be 'short-lived' - Bank
by Josh Hall | 16 Mar 2009
Quantitative easing will mean that deflation is "short-lived", according to the Bank of England.
by Josh Hall | 16 Mar 2009
Each job vacancy in the UK is being applied for by an average of 10 people, according to new figures released today.
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