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Business groups welcome Reeves’ growth plans but remain ‘concerned’ about Budget
The Chancellor backed the expansion of Heathrow, and plans to turn Oxford and Cambridge into ‘Europe’s Silicon Valley’ in a bid to boost the economy.
What do Rachel Reeves’ plans for growth mean for the economy?
As the Chancellor announces a raft of policies to boost economic growth, PA news agency explains what that means in real terms.
Pets At Home adds to retail gloom with ‘particularly weak’ festive footfall
The pet product company said it had seen ‘a softer performance’ since October amid falling consumer confidence.
Employers’ national insurance rise ‘straw that breaks camels back’, Lords told
Crossbench peer Lord Morse, former head of the National Audit Office, warned that ‘not all big businesses have equally broad shoulders’.
Wetherspoons calls for pub food tax cuts ahead of Budget cost increases
It came as the hospitality giant revealed stronger sales for the half-year so far despite selling off more venues.
Fall in company collapses last year but experts warn of ongoing ‘headwinds’
Despite the drop year-on-year, the number of insolvencies remains at levels last seen during the 2008 financial crisis.
Nine-in-ten businesses in north say they are under pressure to hike prices on back of UK budget
‘This will have direct consequences for the prices charged to customers’
Two thirds of leading retailers warn Budget will force them to hike prices
The BRC poll of 52 chief financial officers found 70% are ‘pessimistic’ or ‘very pessimistic’ about trading conditions over the coming 12 months.
2025 will be a year of action for hospitality sector
Colin Neill says: ‘Our voice will be heard and must be listened to’
2025 will be a year of action for hospitality sector
Colin Neill says: ‘Our voice will be heard and must be listened to’