The Debate: Is it time to scrap the Christmas tradition of gift giving? December 20, 2023 Gift-giving may be a long-held Christmas tradition, but is it time to junk such economic inefficiency? City A.M. puts it up for debate.
Petrol prices fall to lowest level in more than two years December 16, 2023 Petrol prices are at their lowest in more than two years, the RAC has said.
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.
Brits to cough up an £100 extra on festive treats this Christmas December 5, 2023 Cash-conscious Brits are loosening their purse strings in the run-up to Christmas as they prepare to spend an extra £100 on festive food and activities.
The hours of Christmas Day, ranked December 4, 2023 You already know exactly how it’s going to go, the same way it goes every year. We rank the highs and lows of every hour of Christmas Day from best to worst
Hospitality sector to create 700,000 jobs over festive season, research finds December 4, 2023 Around 700,000 jobs are expected to be created in the hospitality industry over the festive season, new research suggests. Around half of companies in the sector are hiring staff for the busy next few weeks, with an average of eight each, according to recruitment site Caterer.com. Kathy Dyball, director at Caterer.com, said: “Despite the cost-of-living [...]
Hornby: Model railway maker’s losses off track due to slower Christmas demand November 23, 2023 The maker of iconic model railway's Hornby saw losses mount in its half year results, amid a slower ramp up in demand headed into Christmas.
Black Friday sales due to drop by a quarter as cash-strapped Brits hold off for Christmas November 16, 2023 Overall, the proportion who do not intend to buy at all has increased from 39 per cent last year to 56 per cent.
Pub group Fuller’s hails ‘seven day a week City of London’ as it readies for bumper Christmas November 15, 2023 Fuller's is "primed for a strong Christmas", while its bookings are already soaring 11 per cent ahead of what they were last year.
Aldi and Morrisons to create thousands of jobs in run-up to Christmas October 6, 2023 Two supermarket giants Aldi and Morrisons have announced plans to recruit thousands of workers ahead of the busy festive season. Aldi is creating 3,000 permanent and temporary jobs, while Morrisons is looking for 3,500 extra staff to work in its stores, food manufacturing sites and logistics operations as both firms deal with expected increased demand [...]