Retail sales drop unexpectedly in August 20th September 2019. UK retail sales fell in August as British shoppers bought fewer goods than in July, defying expectations of zero growth in a worrying sign for the UK economy.   The volume

Britain’s ‘Broken economy’ causing record levels of household debt 19th September 2019. Analysis from the TUC has shown that unsecured debt per household has risen to record levels. The average household debt rose to £15,880 in the first quarter of

Store closures reach record high 12th September 2019. About 16 shops are closing every day as retailers restructure their businesses and more shopping moves online.   A net 1,234 stores shut on Britain’s top 500 high streets in the first

Small businesses appeal over rising rates 28th August 2019. Figures from the Valuation Office Agency show more than 100,000 small businesses in England have appealed against their business rates since a revaluation two years ago. Some 100,740 “non-domestic” properties –

More bad news for retail but could this latest new proposal save the high street? 27th August 2019. Sales plunge at fastest rate since financial crisis The Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) latest health check on the retail industry has