2+ hour, 8+ min ago  (369+ words) A partner at a Kendal-based accountancy firm has said that political and economic certainty could be the catalyst for sustainable long-term growth. Ginni Cooper, partner at MHA, said stability could be the "catalyst for sustainable long-term growth in the region's…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (968+ words) Supermarket bosses have said any price caps on the cost of essential food would be "completely preposterous" and "idiotic". It follows reports that the Government has urged supermarkets to limit the price of products such as eggs, bread and milk…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (406+ words) The Government has responded to calls to increase everyone's personal allowance from "12, 750 to "18, 000, following a petition which has been signed by more than 20, 000 people. The petition, titled Raise the personal tax allowance to "18, 000, was started by Mike Haynes, who said:…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (256+ words) Shop price inflation eased in February but consumers are still paying 3. 5% more for food than a year ago, figures show. Overall shop inflation fell slightly to 1. 1% from January's 1. 5%, in line with the three-month average of 1. 1%, as fierce competition between retailers…...