The slow decline of British pubs is pulling apart our social fabric November 15, 2023 On top of the decline of libraries and community spaces, the dwindling number of pubs is another loss for the 'third space', writes Phoebe Arslanagic-Little.
Octopus looks to slash heat pump costs with Lloyds deal November 9, 2022 Renewable energy firm Octopus has struck a deal with Lloyds Banking Group to roll-out low-cost heat pumps to customers today, in a tie-up that aims to boost the decarbonisation of domestic heating.
Will it work? VAT cuts for small businesses March 13, 2024 Where Sam Fowles strips the politics from policies and asks if they solve the problem they’re supposed to. Today, raising the VAT threshold.
Ofgem’s energy price cap to increase by five per cent as rising costs drive up winter bills November 23, 2023 Ther chancellor's main proposal was £960m for a “green industries growth accelerator”, but falling short of the US's green deal.
B&M: Bargains boost sales during ‘golden quarter’ – but will shares continue to rally? January 5, 2023 Bargain hunters gave discount retailer B&M a timely Christmas present as it looks to continue a share price rally that has seen its value jump 18 per cent in the last six months. In its third quarter trading update B&M reported 12.3 per cent year-on-year revenue growth of £1.5bn during the 13 week period 25 [...]
Banks call for incentives to stabilise used electric vehicle market September 13, 2023 The expensive cost of buying an EV has been one the most significant barriers in holding back wider adoption, ahead of a looming 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles.
Sadiq Khan warns rebel boroughs against challenging ULEZ expansion February 6, 2023 Sadiq Khan has warned a number of rebel boroughs against challenging the London-wide expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone, or ULEZ, saying their case was “wholly without merit and misconceived.” Four Conservative boroughs sent a pre-action letter to Transport for London (TfL) on 13 January, challenging Khan’s decision to expand the ULEZ to Greater [...]
Letter: FCA starts a race against time August 8, 2022 [Re: FCA reveals major consumer regulation shake-up but delays deadlines after industry protest, July 27] The three-month extension for financial services firms to implement the FCA’s new Consumer Duty requirements is something of a double-edged sword. While extra time has been welcomed by the industry, it may have overshadowed a more pressing part of the [...]
Credit insurer cover cuts leave retail sector reeling October 18, 2023 Credit Insurers have been dragged into the spotlight after it emerged that they have pulled cover on a host of some of the country’s biggest retailers over the past few months. Both Boohoo and Asos have been hit by insurers withdrawing cover on their transactions. Over the summer, it was revealed that Allianz Trade, formerly Euler [...]
Apple remains world’s most valuable brand June 14, 2023 Apple has once again been crowned the world’s most valuable brand, as the tech giant continues to entice customers despite the cost of living crisis. The American phone and tech maker is valued at $880bn (£698bn), figures from Kantar show, down from £947.1bn (£751.6bn) last year which is reflective of inflation and a tough market. [...]