Novelty Duckies spark nationwide craze at The Reject Shop
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Cheap rubber duckies dressed in more than 25 costumes drive a nationwide hunt as The Reject Shop expands its affordable homeware lineup.
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Build-A-Bear's Nostalgia-Driven Leap: Adult Fans, Record Revenue and a Rising Stock
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
The toy shop bets on adult nostalgia and experiential shopping to fuel growth as tariffs and a tough retail climate bite rivals.
Andrew Neil: November Budget could deepen tax burden for pensioners and small businesses
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Column links proposed £30 billion in tax rises to the Resolution Foundation plan, warning of slower growth amid OECD inflation concerns.
UK private-sector jobs slump continues for 12th straight month as public sector grows, PMI shows faltering economy
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
PMI signals slowing growth and ongoing private-sector job losses, with public-sector hiring rising and tax policy blamed for weak performance
UK private-sector jobs drop for 12th straight month as public sector expands, PMI shows
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
PMI signals growth slowing and a widening gap between private and public employment amid tax policy headwinds
UK private-sector jobs fall for 12th straight month as public sector expands, PMI shows slower growth
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
PMI data show private-sector payrolls shrinking, while public-sector hiring climbs; growth cools to a four-month low as policy costs weigh on firms
Rising bills push more young people to stay at home, UK study finds
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
New research links cost of living to delayed independence as thousands of adults live with parents; nearly all cannot afford typical first-time buyer costs.
UK YouTube creators contributed £2.2bn to economy in 2024 as cross-party group launches
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Oxford Economics estimates large economic impact; cohort seeks policy support to expand opportunities for creators and influencers
Ofgem proposes universal low standing-charge tariffs to curb fixed-fee bills
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Plan would require all suppliers to offer a low standing-charge option by January, shifting some costs from fixed daily charges to unit prices while drawing praise for choice and criticism for limited savings.