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Tens of thousands of ‘zombie’ firms on brink of collapse, warns report
2+ hour ago (391+ words) Tens of thousands of "zombie" firms could go bust in 2026 as companies come under pressure from tax hikes, rising wage bills and weak consumer demand, according to a report. The latest quarterly red flag alert report from Begbies Traynor revealed…...
Bank of England to host forum for Weston residents on cost of living
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (174+ words) Senior officials want to hear directly from Weston residents about the real impact of rising costs on everyday life. The Bank of England will host a citizens" forum in Weston-super-Mare on Wednesday, February 25, from 5.30pm to 8pm, as part of its national…...
Households suffer miserable year of across-the-board bill increases
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (504+ words) This year has been a miserable one for households after across-the-board price hikes on everything from energy to council tax left many struggling to balance their budgets. The so-called "Awful April" price hikes combined with high energy costs saw the…...