England cricket legend Ian Botham highlights the importance of shooting to the environment and economy and says ‘haters’ who have tried to ban the sport have ‘lost the battle’ The nine organisations , will advocate ‘crucially important’ role of gamekeepers The partnership will promote ‘the many wide-ranging conservation benefits’ Lord Botham said it proves ‘haters’ … Read more
UK economy shrunk by 1.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2021 – more than previously thought – as lockdown restrictions hit hard but household savings surged to record levels UK GDP estimated to have shrunk by 1.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2021 That is slightly higher than the initial estimate … Read more
Britons resumed borrowing and started saving less last month as the lifting of social restrictions prompted consumers to reach for their wallets. For the first time since August last year, consumers borrowed more than they paid off in May, with unsecured lending rising by a net £280million from April, the latest figures by the Bank … Read more
The pace of recovery is set to hand Rishi Sunak a windfall as borrowing falls more quickly than expected. That could pave the way for tax cuts rather than tax rises before the next election.
Britain’s economy will bounce back from Covid-19 like a ‘tennis ball’, putting the country at the top of the G7 growth league, a Bank of England boss says today. Chief economist Andy Haldane says the UK’s recovery will be so strong that as many new jobs could be created as lost this year, meaning ‘little … Read more
Inflation has set in across America and is on the up, with consumer prices rising by 4.2 percent since April last year, the highest since the months preceding the 2008 global crash, as the economy dives into recovery mode after a COVID-19 catastrophe. The Consumer Price Index – which surveys the prices of every day … Read more
Inflation has set in across America and is on the up, with consumer prices rising by 4.2 percent since April last year, the highest since the months preceding the 2008 global crash, as the economy dives into recovery mode after a COVID-19 catastrophe. The Consumer Price Index – which surveys the prices of every day … Read more
It is one of the most isolated major cities on earth, boasts some of the world’s finest beaches and is mercifully Covid-19 free. But Perth – which straddles the banks of the Swan River on the shores of the Indian Ocean – has another key attraction. The sun-drenched city is the capital of Western Australia, … Read more
Travelodge will open 17 new ‘premium economy’ hotels this year to create more than 360 new jobs in £175million expansion Plans will see the hotel chain increase its network to 597 locations across globe New sites will be developed with £175million cash from third party investors Bosses are also planning to offer more premium SuperRooms … Read more
Bank of England to declare Britain’s economy is recovering from Covid recession faster than expected as vaccine rollout continues The central bank, led by Governor Andrew Bailey, looks set to raise its growth forecasts for the UK when it publishes its latest monetary policy report In its last update in February the Bank pencilled in … Read more