WH Smith reports strong first half driven by travel rebound
News, books and stationery retailer WH Smith plc has reported a strong performance ahead of expectations for the first half of its financial year. Group revenue for the six months…
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Fastest rise in food prices for 45 years
UK inflation has fallen slightly but food and drink costs are at a 45-year high, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The consumer prices…
Confidence rises in UK’s biggest firms
Finance chiefs at the UK's largest companies are becoming more optimistic about future performance, new research shows. Deloitte's latest quarterly CFO Survey found that, compared with three months ago, a…
Dr. Martens issues profit warning after US distribution problems
British footwear manufacturer Dr. Martens plc has lowered its profit guidance for the third time in five months as operational issues at its new Los Angeles distribution centre continued to…
Availability of staff rises for first time in two years
Conditions in the UK labour market are gradually improving, with signs of optimism among both employers and candidates. The latest UK Report on Jobs from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation…
‘Shocking’ price disparity between petrol and diesel
Motorists in the UK are paying too much for diesel, the RAC says. The wholesale price of diesel is now on a par with petrol -- yet diesel is still…
<strong>How to Make Whole Life Insurance More Affordable</strong>
Many families can benefit from whole life insurance cover, yet are often put off due to cost. However, there are still plenty of ways to get a cheaper policy. The…
Rise in UK retail sales as shoppers look for bargains
UK retail sales are back to pre-pandemic levels after picking up last month, official figures show. Retail sales volumes increased by 1.2% in February 2023, following a rise of 0.9%…
Bank of England raises interest rates to 4.25%
The Bank of England has announced another increase in the Bank Rate after a surprise jump in inflation last month. Interest rates were raised from 4% to 4.25% -- the…
Surprise increase in UK inflation
There was an unexpected jump in the UK's rate of inflation last month, driven by higher prices for food after shortages of salad and other vegetables. The consumer prices index…
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