The continued concerns over the flailing economy have had an effect on house prices. A new survey published by Lloyds …Read the Rest
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Mothercare announces further store closures
In a trading statement issued on Thursday, Mothercare has announced further plans to close some of its UK stores. The …Read the Rest
Yahoo confirms 2000 jobs to go
Internet company Yahoo! has confirmed that 2000 jobs are to go as part of a reshaping of the company. The job …Read the Rest
Royal Mail announces postage price increase
The era of cheap postage is well and truly over as Royal Mail announced on Tuesday that from 30 April the price …Read the Rest
HMRC remind businesses that all VAT returns go online from April
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued a reminder to businesses on Monday that from from next month all VAT returns will move …Read the Rest
Increase in 25-34 year olds turning to Debt Relief Orders
Figures released by the Insolvency Service a short while after Christmas show that the number of 25-34 year olds using Debt …Read the Rest
Retailers slashing prices to bring in Christmas crowds
With the economic outlook still looking decidedly gloomy, many retailers in the UK and US are holding their sales before …Read the Rest
Hilton Hotels announce creation of 8,500 jobs
Among all of the lingering economic gloom there was at least some good news on the jobs front on Monday. …Read the Rest
Space Florida, Lockheed Martin work together on underwater vehicle programme
Space Florida and aerospace company Lockheed Martin signed a deal this week which will mean the testing and production of an …Read the Rest
Jobless figures continue to rise
With little sign of the economy making a steady recovery the number of people out of work is continuing to increase, according to …Read the Rest