Water recycling: Why we could all be drinking retreated sewage September 26, 2023 Water shortages are pushing suppliers to come up with new solutions - including recycled water, but what exactly is it?
Watchfinder chief: “If it doesn’t feel right, we go with our gut” September 26, 2023 Building a second-hand platform for watches is tough enough. But Arjen van de Vall of Watchfinder & Co is a crimefighter, too.
UK growth set to slow as economy experiences ‘renewed signs of stress’, KPMG warns September 25, 2023 The UK economy will “struggle to keep its head above water” for the remainder of this year as it is experiencing “renewed signs of stress,” KPMG warned today.
We can’t put off our plans to deal with climate change – the City certainly won’t September 25, 2023 Sunak is right to explore ways to deliver net zero in a climate of financial insecurity, but we can't put off the transition to a green economy, writes Nicholas Lyons.
Retailers put all their chips on inflation cooling during golden Christmas run-up September 22, 2023 A better than expected inflation reading, and growing consumer confidence and sales, have offered a glimmer of hope for the UK’s retail sector, as they turn their focus to the vital Christmas trading months. According to today’s ONS figures, retail sales volumes rose by 0.4 per cent in August 2023, partially recovering from a fall [...]
FTSE 100 close: London climbs on softer pound after Bank of England holds rates September 22, 2023 London's blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose on Friday as it benefited from the weak pound in the wake of the Bank of England's decision to hold interest rates steady.
Consumer confidence continues to rise amid cost-of-living woes September 22, 2023 Consumer confidence is continuing to rise against a backdrop of falling inflation – but many households are continuing to struggle with cost-of-living pressures, according to a survey. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased four points in September, but remains at a subdued minus 21. Expectations for the UK’s wider economy over the next 12 months [...]
Sunak’s hands off approach won’t make electric vehicles more affordable in 2035 September 22, 2023 The auto industry want to make the prohibitively expensive Tesla the outlier, they’re now doing it without the backing of government.
High street struggles: 2,000 local stores, pubs and hairdressers wiped away this year September 21, 2023 Nearly 2,000 independent local stores were left vacant in the first half of this year, as the cost of living crisis continues to eat away at the health of the high street and small businesses. Some 1,915 independent businesses on high streets, retail parks and shopping centres closed in the first leg of this year, marking [...]
‘Not a great look for UK PLC’: Sunak watering down green pledges ‘undermines’ UK investment September 20, 2023 Rishi Sunak's watering down on green pledges on boilers and motor vehicles risks UK investor confidence, warned industry bosses.