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Bristol hoteliers call for VAT cut after business rates relief excludes hotels
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (260+ words) A 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues has been dismissed as insufficient by Bristol’s hotel sector, which is calling for a broader VAT reduction. Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the rates cut, which takes effect…...
Inflation eases again as fuel and food prices fall
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (149+ words) UK inflation fell unexpectedly to 2.6% in June, down from 2.8% in May, according to the Office for National Statistics. The biggest driver behind the slowdown was lower motor fuel prices, particularly diesel, alongside falling food prices and heavier-than-usual summer discounts on…...
Lloyds Living adds 980 homes to rental portfolio through Barratt Redrow deal
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (387+ words) Lloyds Living has secured a portfolio of 980 new homes from housebuilder Barratt Redrow as the private rental and shared ownership business continues to expand its UK housing pipeline. The deal covers 14 developments and includes a mix of one, two, three…...
Latest research shows SME growth hopes are at their lowest ever level
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (76+ words) TheBusinessDesk.com Latest research shows SME growth hopes are at their lowest ever level More from North West - People: Armstrong Watson; Northern Gritstone; Freshfield; WISH; FW Capital; Torus - An unforgettable night: thank you to the Manchester Legal Awards 2026 sponsors - Charities…...
Sustained demand at tour operator despite discretionary spending pressures
1+ week, 1+ day ago (313+ words) Leger Shearings Group, a Rotherham-based coach tour operator, has reported strong forward bookings across both of its brands as it releases its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2025. It recorded turnover of £13.6m (2024: £12.9m) and pre-tax profits of £2.3m (2024: £4.7m). The business employed…...
UK economy loses momentum despite stronger-than-expected quarterly growth
1+ week, 1+ day ago (155+ words) The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the three months to May, although the pace of expansion slowed as the latest monthly figures pointed to weakening activity. The rolling three-month increase follows revised growth of 0.8% in the three months to April....
War, red tape, higher taxes drive business investment plans to post-pandemic low
2+ week, 4+ day ago (77+ words) TheBusinessDesk.com War, red tape, higher taxes drive business investment plans to post-pandemic low More from North West - Historic Windermere Villas are now a protected Conservation Area - EG On The Move completes its latest acquisition of 85 Prax petrol forecourts - Fire…...
West Midlands business confidence falls as firms shift focus to growth strategies
3+ week, 3+ day ago (52+ words) TheBusinessDesk.com West Midlands business confidence falls as firms shift focus to growth strategies More from West Midlands - Entries open for West Midlands Large Business of the Year https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/westmidlands/news/2113532-shakespeare-martineau-manor-oak-homes...
Manufacturers back growth despite mounting costs and global uncertainty
3+ week, 4+ day ago (298+ words) Manufacturers across the UK and Ireland are more confident about growth prospects than they were a year ago, despite continued concerns over supply chains, energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty. New research from accountancy and advisory firm MHA found that 81% of…...
BDO expands Midlands careers programme for young people
4+ week, 1+ day ago (349+ words) BDO will offer more than 100 places to young people across the Midlands this summer as part of an expanded programme aimed at improving access to careers in accountancy and professional services. The firm will host three Insight Days at its…...