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”
Could co-operatives save Britain’s broken water companies?
Britain’s water industry is facing a reckoning. Rivers are running dry, reservoirs are shrinking, pipes are leaking, sewage spills continue to outrage the public and household bills keep rising. Now, some MPs are calling for a radical solution: stripping failing water companies of their shareholder-owned structures and turning them into not-for-profit co-operatives. SupportersContinue reading “Could co-operatives save Britain’s broken water companies?”
Businesses back Labour – but they’re still undecided on Burnham
Britain’s business leaders appear to like the direction of travel but are still reserving judgment on the man behind the wheel. A new poll suggests that while Labour has established an early lead on the economy, trade, jobs and support for business, many employers remain unconvinced that Andy Burnham is the right personContinue reading “Businesses back Labour – but they’re still undecided on Burnham”