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'Tax, regulation, running costs' hit pub chain
by Josh Hall | 11 Mar 2011
Pub mega-chain JD Wetherspoon has seen its profits fall by 11 per cent, a result that the group has blamed on “increasing taxes and regulation.”
by Josh Hall | 10 Mar 2011
Pay rises for private sector employees have fallen to their lowest level since records began.
Tobacco display ban to go ahead
by Josh Hall | 09 Mar 2011
The government has confirmed that tobacco display advertising will be outlawed in England.
UK growth forecasts 'are over-optimistic'
by Josh Hall | 08 Mar 2011
Economic growth in the UK will be slower than experts predict, according to the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC).
CBI calls for 'all-action' Budget
by Josh Hall | 07 Mar 2011
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has called on the Chancellor to focus on growth in his forthcoming Budget announcement.
MPC member pours cold water on rate rise
by Josh Hall | 04 Mar 2011
A rise in the base rate next week apparently became less likely yesterday, following comments from Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) member Charlie Bean.
Job opportunities jump in February
by Josh Hall | 03 Mar 2011
Demand for new employees amongst businesses increased to record levels in February, according to a new survey from Reed.
FSB calls for government support, says fuel duty will cost jobs
by Josh Hall | 02 Mar 2011
The Chancellor’s forthcoming Budget announcement must provide businesses with a stable environment for growth, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Supermarkets 'ripping off' customers with price hikes
by Josh Hall | 01 Mar 2011
Supermarkets are ripping off their customers by raising prices faster than demanded by inflation.
Retailers call for government support
by Josh Hall | 28 Feb 2011
Retailers have launched a fresh plea for government support, ahead of next month’s Budget announcement.
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