Britain’s fragile economic recovery is facing its biggest test in years as the conflict between Iran and the United States continues to cast a shadow over global energy markets. Economists at EY have warned that the future of the British economy could depend on events thousands of miles away in the Strait ofContinue reading “Iran conflict threatens to derail Britain’s recovery”
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Will holidaymakers soon pay more everywhere in the UK?
This is an article by Liz Barclay – copyright Go to https://business111.com/news for the complete story Edinburgh’s controversial new visitor levy has reignited the row over tourist taxes. Supporters say visitors should contribute towards local services, while critics argue the charge will drive people away and damage small businesses. With Wales introducing itsContinue reading “Will holidaymakers soon pay more everywhere in the UK?”
Housebuilding slump sparks fears of another 2008-style crash
Britain’s housebuilders are facing what industry leaders describe as the toughest conditions since the financial crash of 2008, raising fresh fears for the thousands of small businesses that depend upon the construction sector for their livelihoods. New housing developments have fallen to their lowest levels in more than a decade, major developers areContinue reading “Housebuilding slump sparks fears of another 2008-style crash”