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Current Inflation Rate – On The Rise 01/08
Petrol prices push inflation higher during January 2008.
Recession, what recession? – Company Insolvencies Decrease
Credit crunch yet to have an impact on company insolvencies.
Small Retailers Report Mixed Christmas Sales
Mixed fortunes for small to medium sized retailers as half do better and half do worse in final quarter of 2007.
Tighten Contracts Ahead of Recession
Make sure business terms are water-tight ahead of recession warns Black Country lawyer.
Retail Sales Growth Slowdown
Does retail sales slowdown presage recession in 2008?
Current Inflation Rate Unchanged – 12/07
Slower rises in utility bills and other household discounts lead to static CPI in December 2007.
UK Trade Deficit Narrows – October 07
Overall trend in UK trade deficit flat, as October figures narrow.
Minimum Wage Pain For Retailers
BBSA warns of crisis on the high street if minimum wage rises further.
Current Inflation Rate On The Rise – Oct 07
October rise for retail price index.
Retail Sales Growth Rolls On
No slow down as retail sales volumes continue to rise.
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