Spending on restaurants and takeaways drops as Brits tighten belts ahead of Christmas October 10, 2023 September spelled further pain for restaurants and takeaways, with sales dropping as Brits cut back on eating out before the Christmas period.
Currys confident profits will beat forecasts despite slipping sales over Christmas January 18, 2024 Electrical retailer Curry’s said group profit before tax is expected to be ahead of expectations, despite sales falling over the Christmas period.
Ed Warner: Ratcliffe’s Manchester United deal is Christmas gift that keeps on giving January 11, 2024 Our columnist on the British billionaire's big bet on his boyhhod football club.
Majestic Wine toasts best-ever Christmas as consumers quaff fine wine January 9, 2024 Majestic Wines toasted its best ever Christmas in its 43-year history as more than 60,000 customers shopped with the store for the first time.
FTSE 100: London climbs to three-month high after Christmas break December 28, 2023 London’s top index moved 0.36 per cent , or 27.44 points higher, to finish at 7,724.95.
Oh, the weather outside is… fine? UK set for warmest Christmas day in decades December 25, 2023 Dreams of a White Christmas have been shattered for most of the UK, with “very mild” temperatures continuing after the country saw its warmest December 24 for more than 20 years.
Port of Dover wait times at 90 minutes as travellers seek Christmas getaway December 23, 2023 The Port of Dover said there were wait times of 90 minutes at border control on Saturday morning amid a surge in demand for ferries.
Autumn Statement fails to lift mood in the capital ahead of Christmas, survey suggests December 21, 2023 Business confidence in the capital fell sharply approaching Christmas, as confidence in the wider economy took a big knock despite the measures announced in the Autumn Statement.
Christmas waste drove me crackers – now I sell reusable ones December 19, 2023 City A.M. meets the entrepreneur who started a reusable Christmas cracker business after being shocked by the waste from a festive party.
Recession red-flags but Brits still look set to splash the cash this Christmas December 15, 2023 Consumer confidence has increased amid Christmas cheer in a small but much-needed boost for retailers, figures show.