UK firms in ‘critical financial stress’ jump by a third as costs rise, report finds
Insolvency firm points to tax rises, staff costs and shaky consumer confidence after number increases to 62,193The number of UK businesses in “criti...
Last updated: 2026-04-29 13:49:06 ET
Insolvency firm points to tax rises, staff costs and shaky consumer confidence after number increases to 62,193The number of UK businesses in “criti...
Industry experts have queried some material costs rises as they warn pressures on the sector are set to “further intensify”. The Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Construction Material Supply Chain Group is warning price increases and ren...
Watkin Jones has revealed it is forward-buying materials to mitigate against a possible rise in build costs amid the Middle East conflict. In a trading update today (29 April), the London-based contractor and developer said it was also procuring subc...
Oil prices continued to rise on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to threaten Iran in a TruthSocial post.
Consumer prices were 3.5% higher than a year earlier, an increase in the annual rate of inflation from 3.4% in March.
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The chain’s chief executive credited its turnaround plan for improved U.S. same-store sales, but said higher gas and utility costs were a concern.
BP’s profit more than doubled in the first quarter as the war in Iran continues and the average price for gasoline hit a new high for the year in th...
On this week’s Big Interview podcast, actor-director Ben McKenzie talks about the rise of crypto, why he finds it dangerous, and why it benefits fro...
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