August 2024 economic and business overview
Does the new government necessarily herald a new economic era? There has certainly been a change of tone, even if it seems rather more difficult to detect an actual change of mood as yet.
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What does a new Labour government mean for business?
Thursday, July 4, 2024, was not just another Independence Day for the US; it marked the end of one political era and the beginning of what was promised
July 2024 economic and business overview
More mixed news on the economy amid the chaos of the election campaign As during any election campaign, it’s usually best to avoid all media interpretation of economic
June 2024 economic and business overview
Economic signals are still mixed but positive overall With the release of many more positive economic announcements in recent weeks, has the UK economy finally turned a corner
UK retail in 2024: What differentiates the successes and failures?
For the overwhelming majority of retailers, the festive season is make or break. Christmas and New Year 2024 may have delivered surprisingly buoyant top-line revenues, given the consumer
Service sector activity accelerates in April
It’s impossible to overstate the importance of the service sector to the modern UK economy. According to research by the House of Commons Library, it represents 81% of