Showing 889 to 900 of 983 results
UK Household Incomes to Stagnate, but Public Service Improvements May Offset Losses
The Resolution Foundation predicts stagnant or falling household incomes in 2025, but argues that improvements in public services could offset this for many, particularly the poorest, who stand to gain £28 overall despite a 2% disposable income drop; however, the richest face a £356 loss.
UK Household Incomes to Stagnate, but Public Service Improvements May Offset Losses
The Resolution Foundation predicts stagnant or falling household incomes in 2025, but argues that improvements in public services could offset this for many, particularly the poorest, who stand to gain £28 overall despite a 2% disposable income drop; however, the richest face a £356 loss.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Boxing Day 2024: Online Sales Surge as High Street Footfall Plummets
UK Boxing Day 2024 witnessed a 6.2% decrease in high street footfall and a 4.2% drop in shopping centre visits compared to 2023, while online spending is projected to reach \£4.6 billion, driven by extended sales periods and the rising popularity of online shopping.
Boxing Day 2024: Online Sales Surge as High Street Footfall Plummets
UK Boxing Day 2024 witnessed a 6.2% decrease in high street footfall and a 4.2% drop in shopping centre visits compared to 2023, while online spending is projected to reach \£4.6 billion, driven by extended sales periods and the rising popularity of online shopping.
Progress
12% Bias Score
Aviva Acquires Direct Line for £3.7bn, Sparking Job Loss Concerns
Aviva's £3.7bn acquisition of Direct Line, completed on Christmas Day, will create the UK's second-largest car insurer, but will result in 1,650-2,300 job losses and raise concerns about reduced competition and potential price hikes.
Aviva Acquires Direct Line for £3.7bn, Sparking Job Loss Concerns
Aviva's £3.7bn acquisition of Direct Line, completed on Christmas Day, will create the UK's second-largest car insurer, but will result in 1,650-2,300 job losses and raise concerns about reduced competition and potential price hikes.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Melton Bar to Close Amidst Lease Dispute
Charlie's Bar in Melton Mowbray, UK, will close on New Year's Day 2024 after the building's lease was returned to Melton Borough Council, who decided to sell due to high maintenance costs (£7,000 annually) despite the bar owner's attempts to take over the lease.
Melton Bar to Close Amidst Lease Dispute
Charlie's Bar in Melton Mowbray, UK, will close on New Year's Day 2024 after the building's lease was returned to Melton Borough Council, who decided to sell due to high maintenance costs (£7,000 annually) despite the bar owner's attempts to take over the lease.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Post-Brexit Trade Deal Hurting UK Businesses, BCC Survey Shows
A BCC survey shows only 15% of 1,000+ firms saw increased EU sales post-Brexit, while 46% want easier staff movement to the EU; the BCC calls for a closer EU tie to address higher taxes and trade barriers.
Post-Brexit Trade Deal Hurting UK Businesses, BCC Survey Shows
A BCC survey shows only 15% of 1,000+ firms saw increased EU sales post-Brexit, while 46% want easier staff movement to the EU; the BCC calls for a closer EU tie to address higher taxes and trade barriers.
Progress
52% Bias Score
UK Economy Stagnates in Q3 2024: Zero Growth Recorded
Revised ONS figures show the UK economy recorded zero growth in the third quarter of 2024, a significant drop from initial estimates and lower than other G7 nations; real GDP per head fell by 0.2%, and household disposable income remained stagnant.
UK Economy Stagnates in Q3 2024: Zero Growth Recorded
Revised ONS figures show the UK economy recorded zero growth in the third quarter of 2024, a significant drop from initial estimates and lower than other G7 nations; real GDP per head fell by 0.2%, and household disposable income remained stagnant.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Financial Distress Rises Among UK Retailers After Lackluster Boxing Day
A 25% surge in financially stressed UK retailers over the last three months, totaling 2,124 businesses, follows a 4.9% drop in Boxing Day footfall, highlighting dampened consumer sentiment, rising costs, and shifting consumer behavior towards online shopping.
Financial Distress Rises Among UK Retailers After Lackluster Boxing Day
A 25% surge in financially stressed UK retailers over the last three months, totaling 2,124 businesses, follows a 4.9% drop in Boxing Day footfall, highlighting dampened consumer sentiment, rising costs, and shifting consumer behavior towards online shopping.
Progress
44% Bias Score
UK Bankers Reap £2.1bn Fees Bonanza from M&A Surge
Fueled by a 36% surge in mergers and acquisitions totaling £250 billion, UK investment bankers enjoyed a £2.1 billion fees bonanza in 2023, the highest since 2021, with lawyers and accountants also reaping significant rewards from high-profile deals like the Hargreaves Lansdown and Virgin Money take...
UK Bankers Reap £2.1bn Fees Bonanza from M&A Surge
Fueled by a 36% surge in mergers and acquisitions totaling £250 billion, UK investment bankers enjoyed a £2.1 billion fees bonanza in 2023, the highest since 2021, with lawyers and accountants also reaping significant rewards from high-profile deals like the Hargreaves Lansdown and Virgin Money take...
Progress
60% Bias Score
UK's Slow Growth Spurs China Economic Overtures
The UK's slow economic growth (0.1% in Q3, below expectations) and 2.6% inflation have negatively affected Labour's early success, prompting the government to prioritize repairing economic ties with China, despite previous political tensions, with Chancellor Reeves visiting China next month to reinv...
UK's Slow Growth Spurs China Economic Overtures
The UK's slow economic growth (0.1% in Q3, below expectations) and 2.6% inflation have negatively affected Labour's early success, prompting the government to prioritize repairing economic ties with China, despite previous political tensions, with Chancellor Reeves visiting China next month to reinv...
Progress
52% Bias Score
UK Faces Recession Amidst Labour's Tax Hikes
Britain's economy is facing a potential recession in early 2025 due to Labour's recent budget that increased employers' National Insurance contributions by £25 billion, negatively impacting business investment and leading to hiring freezes and potential job losses across sectors, according to a CBI ...
UK Faces Recession Amidst Labour's Tax Hikes
Britain's economy is facing a potential recession in early 2025 due to Labour's recent budget that increased employers' National Insurance contributions by £25 billion, negatively impacting business investment and leading to hiring freezes and potential job losses across sectors, according to a CBI ...
Progress
60% Bias Score
UK Economy Stagnates: Zero Growth in Q3 2024
Revised UK economic figures show zero growth between July and September 2024, down from an initial estimate of 0.1%, prompting concerns about the government's economic strategy and impacting business and consumer confidence.
UK Economy Stagnates: Zero Growth in Q3 2024
Revised UK economic figures show zero growth between July and September 2024, down from an initial estimate of 0.1%, prompting concerns about the government's economic strategy and impacting business and consumer confidence.
Progress
56% Bias Score
UK Economy Stagnant in Q3 2024 Amidst Recession Fears and Budgetary Changes
The UK economy stagnated in Q3 2024, with 0% GDP growth due to decreased services and production, fueled by recession fears and the Labour government's Autumn Budget changes increasing employer NICs, impacting business investment and hiring, and potentially requiring government intervention in 2025.
UK Economy Stagnant in Q3 2024 Amidst Recession Fears and Budgetary Changes
The UK economy stagnated in Q3 2024, with 0% GDP growth due to decreased services and production, fueled by recession fears and the Labour government's Autumn Budget changes increasing employer NICs, impacting business investment and hiring, and potentially requiring government intervention in 2025.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Showing 889 to 900 of 983 results