Treasury

HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs, new chancellor sticks to schedule, Bezos creates $10bn ‘Earth fund’

HSBC has announced plans to cut 35,000 jobs over the next three years after a dire set of financial results.…

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German stagnation, Javid out, RBS gets environmental, Norton no-show

The German economy has stagnated due to significant falls in spending and exports. New figures show that GDP ‘flat lined’…

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The future is digital: Why more restaurants are going cash-free

Only one in 10 transactions in the UK will use cash within the next decade. Or at least that’s what…

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Year in review: trends and predictions for the hospitality sector

The UK hospitality sector continues to be an exciting industry to operate in. Up against a range of headwinds, not…

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Outstanding business rates challenges increase by 35%

The number of businesses waiting for challenges over soaring business rates to be resolved has jumped by more than a…

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Treasury Committee urges MPs to reform ‘broken’ business rates

The government has been urged to fix the “broken” business rates system as it is continuing to affect high street…

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MPs launch business rates inquiry

The Treasury Committee has launched a new inquiry into business rates to scrutinise how government policy has impacted high street…

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Food prices could rise 10% post-Brexit according to Bank governor

Food prices could rise by 10% following an “extreme” Brexit, according to Bank of England governor Mark Carney. Carney said…

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Calorie cap introduced for some restaurant dishes

Public Health England is set to announce calorie caps for certain restaurant dishes, the cap would see the limit for…

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Wine and spirit sales in UK pubs reach almost £6bn

New research has found that wine and spirit sales in UK pubs has reached almost £6bn with the beverages making…

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