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Mar- 2023 -24 March
Consumer confidence rebounds despite looming financial concerns
The UK consumer confidence index has increased ahead of expectations by seven points in February, according to consumer goods data…
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24 March
Retail sales rise 1.2% in February
The ONS has reported today (24 March) that retail sales for February have increased by an estimated 1.2%, following a…
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23 March
BoE raises interest rates to 4.25%
The Bank of England (BoE) has announced that interest rates will be raised by 0.25% to 4.25%, the highest rate…
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22 March
Inflation unexpectedly jumps to 10.4% amid rising food prices
The UK inflation rate unexpectedly increased to 10.4% in February driven by increased drink and food prices which reached their…
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16 March
Retailers welcome budget but ‘missed opportunity’ for rates reform
Retail has welcomed the support for households in the face of the cost of living crisis in the chancellor’s Spring…
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15 March
Spring Budget: Corporation tax to rise to 25%
Corporation tax is set to rise from 19% to 25% for firms with profits over £250,000, as part of a…
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14 March
Retail jobs at lowest four quarter average in over a decade
The number of retail jobs in the UK was down to its lowest average four quarter level in over a…
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10 March
UK GDP grows by 0.3% in January
Monthly gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have increased by a narrow 0.3% in January, with a faster recovery…
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7 March
UK sales receive Valentine’s Day boost despite inflation
February retail sales have benefited from Valentine’s Day but numbers remain low compared to last year, according to the latest…
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2 March
Shop Price inflation hits 8.4% in February
Shop price inflation reached a record high in February amid warnings that consumers are unlikely to see prices dropping again…
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