Cost of living overwhelmingly top concern for UK public, poll finds May 17, 2023 The cost of living crisis continues to be the top concern for Britain’s voters, a new poll has found. Pollsters at More in Common (MiC) found 75 per cent of those surveyed cited the cost of living crisis as their number one priority that the government should address. Only 44 per cent said supporting the [...]
Strike by staff at London Mayor’s Office for Police and Crime September 8, 2023 Staff at the London Mayor’s Office for Police and Crime (Mopac) are to strike in a dispute over pay. Around 100 members of the Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) will walk out on September 20, 21,22, 25 and 26. The union said the workers had received a seven per cent pay rise but were [...]
John Lewis: Under-pressure Sharon White to step down at end of five-year term October 2, 2023 Dame Sharon White will not seek a second five-year term as boss of John Lewis Partnership and will step down next year, according to reports.
Most UK adults experiencing ‘retirement anxiety’ as inflation forces savings raid September 13, 2023 The majority of UK adults are anxious about retiring, a new survey out today shows, as Brits are forced to raid their savings to make ends meet as the cost of living soars.
Esquire Coffee owner cheers sales rise as it plots store expansion April 15, 2024 Cooks Coffee, the owner of Esquire Coffee in the UK and Ireland, said sales continued to rise in the year to March.
Retailers in trouble as 51 per cent of punters cut back on clothes shopping July 31, 2023 Retail and hospitality industries continue to be bruised by the UK’s cost of living crisis as 59 per cent of people have cut their spending on eating out and a further 51 per cent have cut spending on clothing. As Brits continue to watch their pennies amid high inflation, figures from Oxera show that in [...]
Revolution Bars: Weathering through ‘external headwinds’ October 17, 2023 Revolution Bars Group weathers through the year's "external headwinds" with an increase in total sales amongst preliminary results.
Rapid grocery firm Getir eyes major shake-up as valuation slides April 14, 2024 Getir, one of the world's largest grocery delivery platforms, is reportedly looking at a major restructuring, which could see it broken up or pull out of remaining markets.
Brew by Numbers, Black Sheep and Brick Brewery, spike in brewery collapses shakes sector March 18, 2024 According to data by accounting firm Mazars, last year (ending December 31), 69 UK breweries went insolvent, up from 38 a record for 2022.
John Lewis sets out record investment in staff as company battles to retain staff March 6, 2024 John Lewis has announced a record investment in staff pay. The changes will result in minimum pay going up around 10 per cent to £12.89 in London and £11.55 elsewhere in the UK.