Food inflation poised to jump above 4% as levies and wage rises weigh on retailers
Food price inflation is expected to climb above 4 per cent this year, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned, in a sharp reversal of the recent trend of slowing shop prices. According to the lobby group’s forecasts, prices at the
Sterling tumbles as bond yields soar, fanning fears over UK public finances
Sterling endured its sharpest three-day decline in almost two years this morning, as investors continued to offload UK government debt and flock to the US dollar. By early trading, the pound had slipped 0.9 per cent against the dollar to $1.226,
Welsh brand Goodwash sees surge in sales following appearance in Gavin and Stacey Christmas finale
Barry-based social enterprise, The Goodwash Company, has experienced a remarkable 20% increase in online sales after its appearance in the highly anticipated Gavin and Stacey Christmas special finale. The company’s luxurious, cruelty-free handwash was showcased in Pam and Mick West’s Billericay bathroom, marking a
The Problem With Retaliatory Protectionism
A familiar excuse for protective tariffs and other trade restrictions goes like this: It would be all well and good for our government to follow a policy of free trade if other governments did the same. But other governments don’t