Business China’s exports surge, pushing trade surplus to $99bn amid tariff threatsBy Scott Dylan19 July 2024 China’s exports reached unprecedented levels in June, defying economic headwinds and surpassing expert projections.Official trade data showed an 8.6 per…
Economy Rachel Reeves Highlights Importance of Trade with China Amidst Economic ChallengesBy Scott Dylan19 July 2024 Chancellor Rachel Reeves has emphasised the importance of maintaining trade links with China, suggesting the UK will not follow the…
Retail Frasers CFO Confident in Luxury Market ResurgenceBy Scott Dylan18 July 2024 The Frasers Group reported a 13.1% increase in adjusted profit before tax despite a downturn in revenue.The UK Sports Retail…
Economy Pound surges as interest rate cut expectations fadeBy Scott Dylan18 July 2024 The pound has experienced a significant surge, driven by reduced expectations for an imminent Bank of England interest rate cut.…
Business UK Wage Growth Slows to Two-Year Low Amid Cooling Labour MarketBy Scott Dylan18 July 2024 Recent data indicates a decline in UK wage growth, signalling a cooling labour market. Key indicators show a pronounced shift…
Business Radical transformation planned for HSBC skyscraper in Canary Wharf as bank returns to Square MileBy Scott Dylan18 July 2024 Canary Wharf’s HSBC skyscraper is set to undergo a radical transformation. This move comes as the bank prepares to return…
Business Labour to launch state-owned Great British Energy with 8.3bn market interventionBy Scott Dylan18 July 2024 Labour has unveiled plans to establish a state-owned energy company, Great British Energy, with an £8.3bn budget. This bold move…
Retail Castore Welcomes New Commercial Director, Peter AlecockBy Scott Dylan18 July 2024 British sportswear brand Castore has appointed Peter Alecock as its new commercial director.Alecock, former JD Sports COO and Joe Browns…
Retail Frasers Group Faces £12.5m Loss Post Matches AcquisitionBy Dave Antrobus18 July 2024 Frasers Group has reported a £12.5 million loss following the acquisition of Matches earlier this year.Despite a rise in adjusted…
Retail ‘Break-out year’ for Frasers Group despite revenue dipBy Scott Dylan18 July 2024 Frasers Group has reported a significant rise in adjusted profit before tax, experiencing a 13.1% increase to £544.8m in the…
