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26.12.2022 - 14:28
Business
Sky News
Boxing Day shoppers up by nearly 40% but still lower than before pandemic
The number of Boxing Day shoppers rose by nearly 40% compared to last year but remained below pre-pandemic levels as cost of living pressures weigh on consumers.More shoppers were drawn to Boxing Day sales this year than last in all retail settings across the UK, according to data from retail analytics company Springboard. By 12pm …
26.12.2022 - 07:00
Business
Evening Standard
Energy customers faced unprecedented bills in 2022
The crisis that defined 2022 for many Britons started a few days early for utilities expert Martin Young, as he stared at his computer screen at a new figure that had popped up.Plugging gas and electricity prices into a formula he had designed in December 2021, Mr Young saw before almost anyone else that the …
26.12.2022 - 04:00
Business
Business Live
We meet the companies of the year from Reach’s business awards across the country in 2022
As 2022 draws to a close we’re looking back at some of the companies we have recognised as among the best in the business – from engineers to pasty makers. At BusinessLive we’re proud to celebrate business success – and that’s why we’ve held awards across the country in 2022 in partnership with our brilliant …
26.12.2022 - 04:00
Business
Business Live
THG, JD Sports, the Issa brothers and Frasers Group: The most headline-grabbing deals of 2022
Some of the largest companies operating in the North West announced numerous high-profile deals during 2022. The likes of JD Sports, THG and Frasers Group were among those to have either sold or bought household names based in the North West over the last 12 months. Below, BusinessLive has rounded up some of the most …
26.12.2022 - 01:01
Business
Business Live
The 10 biggest job announcements in Wales in 2022
Despite the challenging economic outlook in 2022, many firms in Wales have announced major expansion plans this year which promise to create thousands of new jobs. Here, BusinessLive Wales rounds up the ten companies from across the nation that have made big job creation announcements this year. Has your firm created jobs or is a …
26.12.2022 - 00:12
Business
Sky News
How to get a Boxing Day bargain – if you brave rail strikes to reach the shops
Anyone seeking a Boxing Day bargain may find themselves stuck in traffic jams, as rail strikes force more cars on to the roads on one of the year’s busiest shopping days.There are usually hundreds of trains on 26 December, but Britain’s railways will be closed due to a walkout by members of the Rail, Maritime …
26.12.2022 - 00:01
Business
Evening Standard
Supply chain issues and economic pressures made 2022 a tough year for tech firms
The global economic slowdown in 2022 hit all industries and major firms, with rising inflation and other factors damaging revenue.But the technology sector has been particularly affected because many firms took on more staff after seeing increased revenue and customer demand during the pandemic as more people moved online.As the economy slows, many firms are …
26.12.2022 - 00:01
Business
Evening Standard
Boxing Day spending expected to dip despite search for bargains
Shoppers are expected to spend 4% less on Boxing Day and during the post-Christmas sales as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, according to new data.Research by Barclaycard Payments found that the average shopper intends to buy £229 worth of items in the post-Christmas sales period, a reduction of £18 compared with 2021.Nevertheless, it still …
25.12.2022 - 10:21
Business
Evening Standard
Consumers urged not to pour turkey fat down sink
A water firm is reminding customers to help avoid a foul festive season and fight off fatbergs by not putting cooking fats, oils and grease down the sink.South West Water said a single medium-sized turkey produces up to three-quarters of a pint of fat which, if poured down pipes, could potentially block them when it …
25.12.2022 - 09:27
Business
Evening Standard
All Boxing Day trains axed due to strike action
Thousands of people planning to travel by train on Boxing Day are being forced to make alternative plans as a rail strike means no services will run.Hundreds of departures usually run on December 26 after the Christmas Day shutdown.But Network Rail said Britain’s railways will remain closed for a second consecutive day due to a …
25.12.2022 - 03:20
Business
Sky News
Musk says Twitter ‘not on the fast lane to bankruptcy anymore’
Elon Musk says Twitter is “not on the fast lane to bankruptcy anymore”, but admits there is “still much work to do”.Since he took control of the social networking platform in October, having paid $44bn (£38bn) for it, Musk has not had an easy ride. He made a number of controversial policy decisions and lost …
25.12.2022 - 03:20
Business
Sky News
Elon Musk vows fewer errors as Twitter ‘not on fast lane to bankruptcy anymore’
Elon Musk says Twitter is “not on the fast lane to bankruptcy anymore”, but admits there is “still much work to do”.Since he took control of the social networking platform in October, having paid $44bn (£38bn) for it, Musk has not had an easy ride. He made a number of controversial policy decisions and lost …
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