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Unions, activists gear up for fight in 2011
by Josh Hall | 30 Dec 2010
Further strikes will be seen over the coming year, as the government’s spending cuts begin to bite.
Businesses in the middle of 'busiest shopping day'
by Josh Hall | 23 Dec 2010
Retailers are in the middle of what analysts predict will be the busiest shopping day of the year, with consumers rushing to finish their Christmas shopping.
Growth of 'big four' spells problems for independent retailers
by Josh Hall | 22 Dec 2010
Some 577 new supermarkets have been given the green light in the UK during the past two years, according to new research from the BBC.
UK firms 'should have minimum number of female directors'
by Josh Hall | 20 Dec 2010
Firms listed on UK stock exchanges should be forced to set a target for the number of female board members.
Banks 'considering charging for accounts'
by Josh Hall | 17 Dec 2010
High Street banks “would love” to charge for the use of current accounts, but none is yet willing to jump first.
Families 'will be £312 down thanks to inflation'
by Josh Hall | 16 Dec 2010
The average British family will have £312 less to spend in 2011 than they did this year, according to new figures.
Lack of buyers 'stifling' housing
by Josh Hall | 15 Dec 2010
Continuing economic uncertainty and a lack of first-time buyers are suppressing the housing market’s progress.
Inflation rises further beyond target
by Josh Hall | 14 Dec 2010
The rate of consumer inflation rose to 3.3 per cent in November, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Business groups call for retirement age rethink
by Josh Hall | 13 Dec 2010
Business groups have urged the government to delay the scrapping of the Default Retirement Age (DRA).
Huge gas price rises arrive today
by Josh Hall | 10 Dec 2010
Millions of consumers will begin to suffer from 7 per cent rises in gas prices from today.
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