News for: Business

The latest ONS Consumer Price Index (CPI) has seen inflation hit 10.1% in July, the first time the measure has hit double figures since 1982 according to historic estimates. The rise in the CPI, which indicates year-on-year increases in price, reflected price rises across all parts of the … [Read more...]

The number of businesses entering administration in the North-west in the first six months of 2022 rose 60% on the previous year's figures, according to a study by Birmingham-headquartered law firm Shakespeare Martineau. The firm's national analysis found that 93 businesses in the region filed … [Read more...]

Details have been released of the latest iteration of the government-backed Recovery Loan Scheme to help businesses invest and grow out of the Covid-19 pandemic. The scheme, which was launched in April 2021, was extended by the Chancellor for a further two years in July after having already … [Read more...]

High-street bank HSBC, and housebuilder Taylor Wimpey have joined the growing number of UK businesses supporting their lower-paid workers with one-off Cost of Living Payments. In announcing their latest half-year results, Taylor Wimpey has revealed the business will make a cost of living payment … [Read more...]

Employers and employees alike will be relieved to know that millions of households across Great Britain will receive non-repayable discounts on their energy bills this winter, as the UK government today (29 July 2022) sets out further details of the Energy Bills Support Scheme. The £400 discount, … [Read more...]

Handelsbanken economist, Daniel Mahoney, reflects on recent multiple economic data releases, including inflation, consumer confidence and labour market figures. Plus, you might remember that the European Central Bank was facing a difficult decision on how it could tackle inflation AND reign in … [Read more...]

Businesses in Cheshire and surrounding areas are set to benefit from improved access to management and leadership training following the launch of a new Business School in the region. Cheshire Business School, launched as part of Macclesfield College, aims to bring world class speakers to the … [Read more...]

Stockport-based Robinsons Brewery has announced a return to profit for its 254-pub estate across the North-west and North Wales as the hospitality sector recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite being closed for the first four months of the year, the family-run brewery has generated an … [Read more...]