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Fears over war’s impact and cost of living force High Street and online sales down – what are Growth 2000 retailers doing?To gauge how the smaller end of the retail market is responding, we talked to a range of retailers and brands
Fleet News
Petrol and diesel hit new record high as oil costs increasePetrol and diesel pump prices have hit a new record at UK forecourts, with fears they could increase further as tensions mount in Ukraine.
Daily Mail
OBR warns ‘wage spiral’ could force interest rates to 3.5 PER CENTThe Government’s financial watchdog today warned a ‘wage spiral’ or energy shock could drive inflation to a three-decade high of 5.4 per cent next year.
Business Matters
Sparing self-employed and stamp duty help for hospitality sector doesn’t paper over cracksMany applauded the Autumn statement by Rishi Sunak, but huge elements of the business economy has been critical about being left out
BBC News
Budget 2021: Prosecco and pint taxes to fall, red wine to riseA shake-up of alcohol duty is announced by the chancellor, with higher taxes for stronger drinks.
The Guardian
UK petrol price hits all-time high amid oil market pressureAverage price rises to 142.94p a litre on Sunday, while diesel is still a little short of its previous record
Daily Mail
Petrol hits all-time record high of 142.94p a litreDiesel reached 146.50p a litre on Sunday, still 1.43p short of its April 2012 all-time high of 147.93p, the AA announced today.
Startups.co.uk
How are small businesses reacting to the inflation dip? - Startups.co.ukONS figures show inflation slowed slightly to 3.1% in September 2021. We spoke to SMEs to learn more about their reaction.
Business Matters
Inflation steady at 3.1% ahead of predicted surge in the cost of livingThe rate of inflation crept down slightly to 3.1% in September, according to official figures which are tipped to surge in the coming months
The Times
Lorry driver shortage ‘to drag on for another year’The lorry driver shortage could continue for a year amid “terrifying” increases in food and drink prices, MPs have been warned.
The London Economic
HGV driver shortage: UK in a ‘state of logistical disarray’Business leaders comment on new ONS figures on the lorry driver shortage, saying the UK is in a state of logistical disarray.
Business Live
‘Selfish’ petrol panic buyers slammed - as expert warns of ‘long-term’ crisisThe army has been put on standby to help ease the petrol supply crisis
Express.co.uk
‘World’s gone mad!’ Petrol crisis fury as ‘selfish’ drivers shamed over fuel pump frenzy“SELFISH” motorists who needlessly fill up their vehicles with petrol as fuel shortage panic grips the nation are endangering livelihoods - and even lives - with their “inconsiderate” behaviour, small...
Sky News
Fuel supply crisis live: Petrol stations ‘could face disruption for up to a month’ as cancer patients ‘have vital appointments...Boris Johnson suggests key workers won’t get priority at petrol stations; drivers facing disruption for “up to a month”; army expected to deliver fuel supplies within days; cancer patients have appointments...
CityAM
Irritated business owners on the fuel crisis: ‘Slow handclap for the simpletons’City A.M. spoke to a number of small business owners to see what they make of the current situation: their views range from extreme anger to outright disbelief as the shortage of fuel leads to missed doctor’s...
Sky News
Fuel supply crisis live: Fuel prices highest for eight years - as EU lorry drivers say they won’t come to UK‘First signs of stabilisation’ in fuel supply crisis, says Grant Shapps; RAC says fuel prices are at their highest level for eight years; Boris Johnson faces pressure to prioritise key workers; army on...
Express.co.uk
‘World’s gone mad!’ Petrol crisis fury as ‘selfish’ drivers shamed over fuel pump frenzy“SELFISH” motorists who needlessly fill up their vehicles with petrol as fuel shortage panic grips the nation are endangering livelihoods - and even lives - with their “inconsiderate” behaviour, small...
Business Matters
“The world has gone mad” - reaction from SMEs and charity owners on the UK fuel crisisBusiness Matters spoke to SMEs across the country for their reaction to the fuel crisis which range from extreme anger to outright disbelief
Daily Mail
Small business bosses blast Boris over £12bn tax raidSmall business owners pointed out that they would be ‘effectively hit in the pocket twice with contributions both as an employer and employee’ following Boris Johnson’s announcement today.
Daily Mail
Small business bosses blast Boris over £12bn tax raidSmall business owners pointed out that they would be ‘effectively hit in the pocket twice with contributions both as an employer and employee’ following Boris Johnson’s announcement today.
CityAM
Exclusive: Business owners on how the recovery is playing out on the ground - CityAMTo get a feel for how things are playing out on the ground and to assess the impact of the recent roadmap announcement, City A.M. spoke to a number of business owners around London and across the UK.