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The New Year is an excellent opportunity for businesses to review their finances and plan effectively for the months ahead. With annual increases in national living, minimum wages and other statutory payments set to come into force…

Rachel Reeves said that Britain has “absolutely no choice” but to deal with China, as it seeks to support economic growth against the backdrop of high borrowing costs and unstable financial markets. The advisor arrived in Beijing…

Record borrowing costs in Britain rose to their highest level since the financial crisis, as investors dumped government debt amid persistent inflation fears. The yield on Britain's 10-year government bond - closely watched as a…

Breadcrumb linksBMN BusinessA host of projects to produce green hydrogen, a fuel described as essential to reaching net zero, were abandoned this year as forecasts of lower costs failed to materialise.Article writer:Bloomberg NewsWilliam…

Energy bills for most British households are expected to rise again this spring, as rising wholesale gas prices and escalating grid charges put renewed financial pressure on millions of households. Forecasts from Cornwall Insight,…

UK inflation rose to a six-month high in October, exceeding the Bank of England's 2% target, driven primarily by rising household energy bills. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that the annual CPI rose to 2.3% last…

“We will return the tariff costs to the consumer,” says the AutoZone CEO. Here's a look at other companies raising prices The tariffs proposed by President-elect Donald Trump have already been implemented I started turning the…

Marks & Spencer has warned it cannot rule out a price hike after absorbing an extra £120 million in costs resulting from Chancellor Rachel Reeves' National Insurance changes and upcoming pay rises. Chief executive Stuart Machin…

They say journalists never stop working. But for Christian, this is not just a metaphor, it is a way of life. By day, he navigates the ever-changing tides of the cryptocurrency market, using words like a seasoned editor and crafting…

High street retailers are bracing for a tough Christmas trading period, as rising taxes and rising costs raise concerns about the viability of many businesses in town and city centres. A recent report from consultancy BDO revealed…