Shop prices fell into deflation for the first time in nearly three years, new figures show, as rate-setters grow increasingly confident that the risks of persistent inflation are fading. Prices …
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Brewing giant slumped to loss ahead of Marston’s selling up to Carlsberg
The brewing joint venture worth almost £800m between Marston’s and Carlsberg slumped to a loss in the year before the pub giant sold its stake, it has been revealed. Carlsberg …
Dolce & Gabbana falls to fifth UK loss in a row as sales continue to fall
The UK arm of Dolce & Gabbana made a pre-tax loss for the fifth year in a row as its sales were also cut. The division, which is headquartered in …
Heineken’s biggest-ever price rises fail to stop slash in UK profit
Heineken’s biggest-ever price rises in the UK failed to stop its profit being slashed during its latest financial year as it battled “economic volatility”. The Edinburgh-based division raised its prices …
Hamleys: World’s oldest toy store closes 40 loss-making shops as sales fall
Toy retailer Hamleys is hoping a new digital strategy will help turn around its falling sales after closing 40 loss-making stores last year. The brand’s holding company has reported a …
City job openings set for ‘slight recovery’ after election-fuelled slump
Recruitment for London finance jobs is expected to stage a “slight recovery” under the new Labour government, according to new research, following a slump in June ahead of the general …
The Notebook: The rules of work are about to change – here’s what managers need to know
From flexible working to generational clashes, the rules of work have changed. Recruitment expert Doug Rode, UK&I managing director at Page Group, has the insight on how to manage in …
What will Labour do about green taxes?
With net zero a key plank of the new government’s agenda, what can we expect on environmental taxes in the Budget? Asks Sharon Baynham We have a £22bn black hole …
£20m Murray legacy tennis centre plans scrapped amid local opposition
Judy Murray has scrapped plans for a £20m tennis, padel and pickleball centre in Park of Keir near the family home in Dunblane – despite securing £10m in funding. The …
Liverpool to shell out £30m for new signing who won’t join until next season
Liverpool are poised to complete their first signing of the summer transfer window in £30m Georgia goalkeeper Georgi Mamardashvili. Mamardashvili, who starred for his country at Euro 2024 earlier this …