We’ve reached “Peak Biden” – so prepare for Donald Trump to win next year’s election October 6, 2023 No amount of wishful thinking changes the fact that the American people blame Biden for the country's economic woes leaving Trump on track to take the White House, writes Dr John C. Hulsman
Most employees push for remote working following fuel price surge April 18, 2022 Most employees are pushing for remote working patterns as a result of the surge in fuel prices. According to 3,000 people survey by recruiter Randstad, nine out of 10 cite the cost-of-living crisis, and in particular hiking fuel prices, as the main reason for remote working. “For people who have to drive, being hit by [...]
Rishi Sunak admits Brits face ‘challenging and uncertain’ times after Spring Budget March 24, 2022 Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said the country is facing “challenging and uncertain” times after official forecasters predicted the biggest fall in living standards on record. Following his spring statement on Wednesday, the Chancellor insisted the Government was “on the side of hard-working families”. But Labour said that he had done nothing to tackle the cost-of-living [...]
Rail strikes continue TODAY: Here’s all you need to know December 6, 2023 Train drivers from the ASLEF union are set to continue this weeks' string of walkouts on Tuesday, halting services at a host of operators.
EV sales drive new car market growth in September October 5, 2022 The sale of electric vehicles (EVs) has driven a 4.6 per growth in September’s new car market, according to data published today. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that new electric vehicle registrations grew by 16.5 per cent to more than 38,000 units. After March, September is the second-biggest month [...]
Post-Brexit trade: Over half of UK firms pivoting to EU for growth, HSBC report says November 15, 2022 More than half UK firms are pivoting toward the European Union to navigate their way through economic turbulence. A groundbreaking survey carried out by HSBC UK found that 53 per cent of companies are targeting trade with the continent in spite of post-Brexit rules and renewed Brussels red tape. Surveying 2,000 firms in one of [...]
FCA warns Brits to seek help as soon as possible over financial troubles July 6, 2022 The financial regulator has urged Brits to seek help as soon as possible if they are facing financial difficulties amid the spiralling cost of household bills. Research has suggested that many borrowers are missing out on available support, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Wednesday. Half of those borrowers in financial difficulty who waited [...]
Letters: Inflation puts us back on the brink April 14, 2022 [Re: Inflation reaches 7 per cent as Brits fear cost of living crisis, April 13] The fact that inflation has reached a thirty-year high is a reminder of the huge disparity between the needs of businesses facing financial difficulties and the lack of support from the Government in addressing these challenges. Britain has not seen [...]
Competition watchdog warns of pastry price rises amid Jus-Rol and Cérélia merger May 30, 2022 The competition watchdog has raised concerns that a merger between two bake-at-home dough producers could lead to higher prices of pastries. The Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA) said it was concerned about a merger between Jus-Rol and Cérélia, with fears prices would rise while the quality of products could suffer. After the deal, Paris-based Cérélia [...]
Nightcap boss: ‘No place for mediocrity’ in economic tumult as cocktail brand’s sales surge November 13, 2022 Cocktail bar operator Nightcap is slowing down its expansion programme while its CEO told CityA.M. the sector faces “uncharted territory” this winter. While the London-listed business would not halt openings entirely, it would “be more cautious” with new sites, CEO Sarah Willingham said. In its annual report last week, the owner of The Adventure Bar [...]