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UK economy grew by an unrevised 0.1% between July and September while expansion was weaker than first thought in the second quarter, according to ONS figures Holly Williams Press Association Business Editor 07:52, 22 Dec 2025 Manufacturing performance in the UK was hit by the JLR cyberattack (Image: PA) The UK’s economy did grow at […]

Baby products retailer says it has ‘stabilised’ despite posting further losses after seeing half-year sales tumble Holly Williams Press Association Business Editor 09:44, 23 Dec 2025 Mothercare is still hunting a new CEO(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive) Baby products retailer Mothercare says it has “stabilised” and plans to rebuild its presence both in the UK […]

New findings from the 2025 UK StartUp Report reveal that the UK is an entrepreneurial nation with founders launching businesses faster than ever 09:24, 22 Dec 2025Updated 09:24, 22 Dec 2025 Women founders (46%) are more likely than men (35%) to start in business with under £10,000 in capital., (Image: Getty Images/Brand X) Entrepreneurs feel […]

Economy grew by just 0.1% in Q3 as ONS data shows slowing growth in second half of 2025 Samuel Norman www.cityam.com 12:44, 22 Dec 2025Updated 16:21, 22 Dec 2025 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves(Image: Getty Images) The Government faces a stark warning about the looming “spectre of recession” following economic stagnation in the latter […]

The Competition and Markets Authority has launched a phase one investigation Alistair Houghton Business Live Editor and Henry Saker-Clark PA Deputy Business Editor 12:33, 19 Dec 2025 The CMA has launched an investigation into the takeover of Hovis by Associated British Foods The UK’s competition authority has started an inquiry into Associated British Foods’ (ABF) […]

Perspective Financial Group has completed 17 acquisitions to date in 2025 Nick Aston, managing director of Prosser Knowles, and Dan Stokoe, regional director of Perspective(Image: Handout) A financial services firm with offices in Gloucester and Droitwich has been acquired by Lancashire-headquartered wealth management group Perspective for an undisclosed sum. Prosser Knowles Associates will be rebranded […]

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation from 3.6% in October, the Office for National Statistics said Source link

The FTSE-100 heavyweight made the announcement ahead of its full-year financial results Source link

Service sector saw no growth in October, according to ONS data Source link

The fast-food chain will close a number of branches and reduce its workforce as part of a turnaround plan Source link