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Cost of living: Are prices in the UK rising faster than other countries?
UK price rises slowed in August compared to July, but are still at the highest rates in more than 40 years. However, they are slow in comparison to some other parts of Europe.In the UK there are several inflationary issues to contend with – a weak pound, low unemployment, an increasingly cashless society and Brexit …
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Amey buyers line up former chief’s return in £220m outsourcing deal
A former chief executive of Amey Group is being lined up to return to the helm as part of a £220m takeover of one of Britain’s biggest outsourcers.Sky News has learnt that Andy Milner, who left the Spanish-owned company in 2019, is in advanced talks with Buckthorn Partners, a private investment firm, about retaking the …
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Another big rate hike expected as US inflation proves more sticky than forecast
The annual rate of inflation in the United States fell in August for the second month running, but not by enough to allay concerns about the cost of living in the world’s biggest economy.Inflation on the consumer prices index measure slipped from 8.5% in July to 8.3% on an annualised basis. Wall Street had been …
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Business Live
Decorating sundry innovation highlighted as Bartoline builds range from Beverley base
Research and development-led innovation and supplier collaboration has culminated in two new product releases for East Yorkshire-based decorating products manufacturer Bartoline. The Beverley business has brought a new non-solvent brush cleaner and paint and varnish strippers to the market this summer. It follows an entire range launch focused on the British manufacturing heritage it proudly …
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Plans for 92-bed hotel in historic city centre landmark approved
Plans to open a hotel in a Grade II*-listed building in Liverpool city centre have been approved. Bar and leisure operator JSM Company Group has won permission from the city council for the scheme which will feature 92 bedrooms. The building at 20-34 Castle Street had previously been a branch of NatWest. READ MORE: Click …
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Evening Standard
The Entertainer toy chain is coming to Tesco in time for Christmas
Retailers are preparing for what could be a difficult peak-sales season in the run up to Christmas 2022, but whatever the problems shoppers have with soaring inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, it is about to become easier to get hold of stocking fillers.The Entertainer, the Amersham-based toy seller, is opening 35 concessions in Tesco, the …
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Evening Standard
Trustpilot shares soar as consumers focus on brand reputation amid squeezed budgets
Shares in Trustpilot soared 22% to 76p this morning after the consumer review service posted a jump in revenues and sounded a note of optimism over sales prospects as consumers prioritise trusted brands amid tightening household budgets.“Trust is also a valuable commodity in times of financial constraint and we remain confident in our ability to …
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Pub firm Liberation Group warns energy costs will double despite government support
Pub and brewery firm The Liberation Group has warned its energy costs are set to double “even with the support” announced by Prime Minister Liz Truss to help firms with their energy bills. The Jersey-based parent company of West Country brewery and pub brand Butcombe – which has a portfolio of more than 50 managed …
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Evening Standard
Fever-Tree shares fizz on revenue climb but still warns on margins
Shares in high-end tonic water brand Fever-Tree bubbled by 13% in early trading as it announced revenue boosts despite a dip in pre-tax profit and warning on margin pressures. Reporting its financial results for the six months to the end of June, the manufacturer of mixers for the discerning spirits drinker and markets darling, said that inflationary …
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Huge expansion for one of Wales’ most successful exporters
One of Wales’s biggest export focused firms, Net World Sports, is tripling its warehouse and office capacity as it embarks on further expansion. The global provider of sports equipment is consolidating its current 130,000 sq ft of space across eight different locations with a new 411,000 sq ft facility in Wrexham. With support from Lloyds …
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Evening Standard
Truss plans ‘skew support’ to richest households, warns Resolution Foundation
Richer households will benefit more than poorer ones from Liz Truss’ energy bills freeze and “winter will still be tough for many” despite the policy, experts have warned.Analysis by the Resolution Foundation think tank, which focuses on raising living standards, said because higher-income households typically use more energy, the richest fifth may gain an average of …
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Evening Standard
Fever-Tree sees higher glass prices but revenue grows
Shares in high-end tonic water brand Fever-Tree bubbled by 13% in early trading as it announced revenue boosts despite a dip in pre-tax profit and warning on margin pressures. Reporting its financial results for the six months to the end of June, the manufacturer of mixers for the discerning spirits drinker and markets darling, said that inflationary …

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