The CBI, representing 190,000 UK businesses, has called on the Chancellor to extend a number of economic policies and avoid low-growth as the country recovers after the Covid-19 pandemic. The organisation has estimated that targeting 2.5% growth for post-pandemic recovery could add £100 billion … [Read more...]
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January retail sales showed recovery as Covid-19 restrictions were eased
Retail sales rose in January by 11.6% year-on-year as shoppers returned to town centres and high streets following the end of work-from-home and face covering guidance, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has reported. Non-food sales volumes rose 3.4% in January 2022, with strong growth in … [Read more...]
Consumer Prices Index saw inflation rise to 5.5% in January
The latest inflation data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has seen the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) reach 5.5%. The latest high for inflation represents the fastest growth in prices for consumer goods in almost 30 years, when, based on historical modelling, the CPI reached … [Read more...]
US inflation and geopolitical tension: Handelsbanken explains the week’s global economic news
Handelsbanken have summarised the latest economic news as financial markets react to US inflation figures and growing geopolitical tension between Russia and Ukraine. US inflation at 40-year highAmerican inflation figures took markets by surprise, with the USA's Consumer Price Index showing price … [Read more...]
Applications open for SMEs to access Help to Grow: Digital support
The UK's small businesses can now apply for the government's Help to Grow: Digital scheme and access support in adopting digital technologies. Under the scheme, businesses can receive discounts of up to £5,000 off the retail price of eligible Digital Accounting and CRM software. The technology … [Read more...]
Handelsbanken explains the week’s economic news
Handelsbanken have summarised the latest economic news after a busy week of data for financial markets to digest. Omicron variant peaked?There are signs that the spread of the Omicron variant may have peaked in the UK (particularly in London), and the UK economy is beginning to show signs of … [Read more...]
Hallidays share latest Covid-19 support in January financial news update
Stockport accountants, Hallidays, summarise the latest changes to Covid-19 support and share their run down of other key financial news you might have missed in their first bulletin of 2022. Chancellor announces £1 billion fund for businessesOn 21 December 2021, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi … [Read more...]
HMRC reminds businesses to prepare for January customs changes
HMRC is issuing a reminder to businesses to prepare for customs changes that will come into effect from 1st January 2022. Changes will affect a range of rules and processes regarding the movement of goods from Great Britain to the EU, as well as to Northern Ireland. Customs declarations You … [Read more...]
Insight6 survey finds ‘enormous opportunity’ for CX improvement in professional services firms
Customer experience (CX) specialists from Insight6 have assessed over 250 companies across professional services firm nationwide and found significant room for improvement in how businesses interact with their customers. The Professional Services Client Journey Report 2021 details the findings … [Read more...]
Stopfordians urged to register to vote by 19th April ahead of local elections
Who represents you on your council matters. It’s these people who make decisions about services that will impact the borough you love. Want to have your say? Stockport Council is encouraging everyone in the borough to register to vote in the upcoming local elections, to be held on 6th May … [Read more...]
Northern leaders respond to Chancellor’s coronavirus stimulus announcements
Business and political leaders from the North of England have responded to Chancellor Rishi Sunak's announcement of £30 billion of economic stimulus measures following the coronavirus pandemic. The Chancellor outlined a number of economic stimulus measures to support the hospitality and leisure … [Read more...]
Online learning platform launched to boost workplace skills
A new online learning platform to help boost the nation's skills while many are staying at home has been launched by government. Called 'The Skills Toolkit', the new platform will offer free courses, accessible via the gov.uk website. The platform gives access to high-quality online digital and … [Read more...]
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