5 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 28 March: New name for WH Smith high street stores, retail sales beat hopes

The WH Smith name is to disappear from the high street after 233 years.

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5 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 28 March: WH Smith sells high street stores, retail sales beat hopes

The WH Smith name is to disappear from the high street after 233 years.

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5 d. ago Strong retail sales growth in February point to "green shoots" in the economy

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

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5 d. ago WH Smith high street stores to be rebranded TG Jones after £76 million sale

WH Smith name will live on at airport and train station branches

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5 d. 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

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5 d. ago British retail sales outstrip forecasts to rise 1% in February

Department stores and household goods led the increase, while supermarket sales volumes fell back

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7 d. ago UK inflation falls by more than anticipated, in a boost to the government ahead of a key statement

Official figures show price rises in the U.K. moderated by more than anticipated in February, in a boost for Treasury chief Rachel Reeves before she delivers a statement to lawmakers about the state of the public finances

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7 d. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves hit by triple blow as outlook for growth is slashed, retail sales are falling and bosses warn the high street is dying

The hat-trick of gloomy signs about the state of the economy came as the Chancellor prepared to reveal worsening official forecasts in today's Spring Statement.

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8 d. ago UK retail sales slump in March; Lower Thames Crossing approval welcomed (and criticised) – business live

UK retailers gloomy, while tunnel to connect A2 and M2 in Kent to the A13 and M25 in Essex has been approved.Lower Thames Crossing plan for Essex and Kent approved by governmentEuropean stock markets are higher this morning, as investors cling to hopes that Donald Trump’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners could be more targetted than feared.The pan-European Stoxx 600 index has gained 0.57% this morning, with gains on the German DAX (+0.5%), French CAC (+0.9%) and Italian FTSE MIB (+0.7%).US markets are beginning to show some belief that President Trump’s strong arm negotiating tactics on tariffs might not be quite as punitive for the US economy as feared.There are growing hopes that if they are more targeted, as rumoured, they might helpshore up domestic industry, while securing better terms for the US on the global trading stage.Tesla currently faces a number of challenges in Europe, ahead of the launch of its new Model Y mid-size SUV this month. The EV maker ha...

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8 d. ago UK retail sales slump in March amid weak confidence, CBI says – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsEuropean stock markets are higher this morning, as investors cling to hopes that Donald Trump’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners could be more targetted than feared.The pan-European Stoxx 600 index has gained 0.57% this morning, with gains on the German DAX (+0.5%), French CAC (+0.9%) and Italian FTSE MIB (+0.7%).US markets are beginning to show some belief that President Trump’s strong arm negotiating tactics on tariffs might not be quite as punitive for the US economy as feared.There are growing hopes that if they are more targeted, as rumoured, they might helpshore up domestic industry, while securing better terms for the US on the global trading stage.Tesla currently faces a number of challenges in Europe, ahead of the launch of its new Model Y mid-size SUV this month. The EV maker has a smaller, ageing lineup while traditional automaker rivals and new Chinese entrants alike continue to launch new, of...

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8 d. ago This Ninja air fryer ‘can do it all’ – and it has £50 off in Amazon’s Spring Sale

This is just one of the deals you can snap up in the retail giant’s sale event

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8 d. ago Best deals in the Amazon Spring Sale, chosen by shopping experts

The retail giant’s next big sale could be just around the corner, and we’ve got all the details

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8 d. ago This Ninja air fryer ‘can do it all’ – and it’s £50 off for the Amazon Spring Sale

This is just one of the deals you can snap up in the retail giant’s sale event

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9 d. ago Amazon’s Spring Sale is hours away – here are the best deals available now

The retail giant’s next big sale is about to land, and we’ve got all the details

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1 week ago Dr Martens' £60 'comfortable' Voss sandals are 'sturdy enough to last a holiday'

Shoppers are raving about Dr Martens' Voss Hydro Leather Strap Sandals, which retail at £100 but are on sale

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2 w. ago Radiohead's Thom Yorke's Fife village roots revealed as band announce 2025 tour

Radiohead’s 2025 tour has been confirmed and will undoubtedly lead to a rush for gold-dust tickets.

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3 w. ago Shares in Zara owner Inditex slide as slowing sales growth raises retail woes

Shares in the Madrid-listed fashion giant tumbled to a seven-month low on Wednesday.

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3 w. ago Princess of Wales's jewellery designer reveals how Kate's support has helped transform her brand into a global business

'The Princess of Wales has changed so many brands and taken them to the next level and every brand would say how grateful they are to her and I'm very grateful to her,' Kiki told Hello .

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4 w. ago When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025? Here’s everything we know

The retail giant’s next big sale could be just around the corner, and we’ve got all the details

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