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Tens of thousands of ‘zombie’ firms on brink of collapse, warns report

Tens of thousands of ‘zombie’ firms on brink of collapse, warns report2+ 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…...

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thewestonmercury.co.uk > news > 25801770.bank-england-host-citizens-forum-weston-super-mare

Bank of England to host forum for Weston residents on cost of living

Bank of England to host forum for Weston residents on cost of living1+ 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…...

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thewestonmercury.co.uk > news > national > 25725509.households-suffer-miserable-year-across-the-board-bill-increases

Households suffer miserable year of across-the-board bill increases

Households suffer miserable year of across-the-board bill increases1+ 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…...