3 d. ago Warm weather and Mother’s Day spending gives retailers March boost

Total UK retail sales were up 1.1% year on year in March, despite Easter’s later arrival this year, BRC-KPMG figures show.

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7 d. ago UK economy grows by 0.5% in February in surprise boost for Labour

The figures are good news for Labour, which has made growing the economy its key priority since winning the election last year.

Politics

9 d. ago Scotland’s businesses want more office time despite hybrid working productivity boost

New research from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK finds that businesses in Scotland who have adopted a hybrid working approach believe it has boosted their people's productivity and wellbeing, yet many are still keen for their people to spend more time in the office than they do currently.

Economics

9 d. ago Scottish food makers give £5 billion boost to economy but sector at ‘pivotal moment’

“With food and drink businesses under increasing pressure, we’ve reached a pivotal moment for the Scottish Government to collaborate with other nations” – David Thomson, FDF Scotland

Economics

2 w. ago Clean energy startups secure £150m investment boost with Net Zero Technology Centre’s support

Clean energy startups supported by Aberdeen’s Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) have raised £150 million in private investment, reflecting growing confidence in renewable energy, hydrogen, and carbon capture.

Economics

2 w. ago BrewDog boost as Edinburgh Waverley named fastest growing station outside London

“Our retail offering at Edinburgh Waverley station continues to go from strength to strength and our Q3 sales figures are the highest ever”

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2 w. ago State Pension: urgent 2025 deadline to boost UK State Pensions with National Insurance top

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2 w. ago Deadline looming to take action which could boost state pension entitlement

A deadline of April 5 has been set for people to fill gaps going back to 2006, but people can also fill in a callback request form by this date.

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3 w. ago Rush for gold jewellery helps give retail sales a boost in February

The strong figures will raise hopes in Government that the sluggish economy will start to get moving again

Politics

3 w. ago Scottish firm brings digital boost to growing freelance sector

A Scottish web design firm is tapping into the growing freelance sector with the launch of a new online tool to help organise work from home professionals and small businesses.

Politics

3 w. ago Business News: Travelodge and Next announce cash boost as Morrisons sales jump against backdrop of job cuts

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Economics

3 w. ago Odds of Bank of England interest rate cut strengthen after inflation falls to 2.8%

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Economics

3 w. ago New Mumbles' sea defence scheme to provide huge boost for businesses

The new arrivals range from a health and fitness centre to a contemporary outdoor lifestyle shop to a travel agency

Politics

3 w. ago Shell boss sees pay jump as group vows to boost investor returns on cost savings

Wael Sawan’s total pay lifted by 9% to £8.6 million in 2024 as he landed a £2.9 million annual bonus and £3.9 million in share awards.

Economics

3 w. ago Shell vows to boost investor returns amid plans to cut costs and spending

The oil giant has lowered its annual spending outlook to £15.5 billion to £17 billion over the next three years.

Economics

3 w. ago Housebuilding boost welcomed but charities urge majority must be for social rent

The investment is aimed at helping to fulfill the Government’s pledge to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years.

Society

3 w. ago Boost for Reeves as business survey shows strongest growth since September

Flash PMI index shows a strong performance from the services sector in March but manufacturing still struggling

Politics

4 w. ago Ambassadors to be judged on ability to generate trade for UK, says Lammy

Foreign Secretary David Lammy will set out a series of measures aimed at helping businesses boost international trade.

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