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Spending rose on foods such as potato salad, olives and coleslaw, while ice-cream sales also increased, according to new data from Worldpanel by Numerator, a market research company. But shoppers also turned to deals to…

Industry chief warns ‘resilience not enough’ for growth

The boss of Britain’s largest industry body has warned the government that “resilience alone” would not boost growth in the UK, firing the starting gun on two months of policy lobbying ahead of a pivotal Autumn Budget.…

UK pay growth slows as job vacancies hit five-year low

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show average growth in total earnings, including bonuses, fell to 4.1% in the three months to June, down from 4.4% in the three months to May. The pay slowdown could deter…

Guidance: Internal temporary storage facilities (ITSFs) codes for Data Element 5/23 of the Customs Declaration Service

Get emails about this page Documents Internal temporary storage facilities codes for Data Element 5/23 of the Customs Declaration Service ODS , 9.64 KB This file is in an OpenDocument format This file may not be suitable…

The Summer Slowdown can become a thing of the past

This summer, that has been more pronounced than ever. Britain is about to weather a record-breaking fifth heatwave of the year. Some of London’s biggest firms have slackened their in-the-office mandates and given staff…

Jobless Banquet: Youth unemployment surge ‘sends Neets to KFC’

A surge in youth unemployment has fuelled the rise of chicken shops across British high streets as young people not in work, education or training – known as Neets – have flocked to fast food, a consultancy has argued.…

Picky Brits: Heatwave fuels surge in finger food spending

The sweltering heat is causing Brits to cut back their grocery bills, instead spending little and often on items like olives and quiche, according to figures from Worldpanel by Numerator. Shoppers are opting for “grazing…

Second registration window now open for tax advisers

Phase two of the new online registration requirement for tax advisers rolls out. Advisers with Self Assessment or Corporation Tax accounts, but without an agent services account ( ASA ), now need to register. Advisers…

Promotional material: Help with common risks in transfer pricing approaches — GfC7

Get emails about this page Documents Purpose, audience and use HTML Managing compliance risk for UK businesses (part 1) HTML Common compliance risks (part 2) HTML Indicators of transfer pricing policy design risk (part…

Amanda Blanc has worked her magic at Aviva

The arrival of Amanda Blanc changed the group’s fortune and share price. Maisie Grice looks into how she executed Aviva’s revival and what could come next. Few FTSE 100 constituents have executed a turnaround quite like…

‘Picky bits’ on the menu as British shoppers snap up picnic food in heatwave