Dec 11, 2023 | Current Affairs
Rightmove, the biggest property portal in the UK, has predicted a decline in house prices next year. According to Rightmove's projections, average new seller asking prices are expected to be 1% lower nationwide by the close of 2024. Highlighting the need for sellers...
Dec 8, 2023 | Current Affairs
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has adjusted its GDP forecasts, revealing a stagnant UK economy until the close of 2025. The BCC's Quarterly Economic Forecast anticipates sluggish growth with rates of 0.6% in 2023, 0.4% in 2024, and a marginal rise to 0.6% in...
Dec 7, 2023 | Current Affairs
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has forged a strategic partnership with the Bank of England's Banknote Checking Scheme, aiming to shield small enterprises from the dangers of counterfeit banknotes. The FSB anticipates a surge in cash payments to small...
Dec 6, 2023 | Current Affairs
New research from the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) reveals that one in four Brits are planning to borrow money for Christmas and other religious and cultural holidays in the next three months. The survey, conducted among 3,016 UK adults, indicates that 26% of...
Dec 5, 2023 | Current Affairs
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has voiced concerns to Prime Minster Rishi Sunak about the potential repercussions of the cost of living crisis on retailers. The consortium cited Government measures, including Brexit red tape and higher business rates outlined in...