GDP bounced back by 0.8% in January after December’s Omicron-induced fall. Consumers stampeded back to bars, restaurants and shops as restrictions lifted while supply chain issues eased for a booming construction… The post Consumer confidence helps GDP bounce back in January appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Ministers are calling on the government to end working from home guidance introduced by Plan B in an effort to boost the economy, especially in city centres deprived of vital commuter custom. The current… The post Government called on to end work from home advice appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
A damning report has revealed that the government has “no sign of any plan” to solve the staffing issues and that the NHS is “running on empty.” The Health and… The post Government accused of ‘wilful negligence’ as there is ‘no sign of any plan’ to solve NHS staffing crisis appeared first on London Business…
The chief executive of Greggs has said they have been forced to increase prices on some of their products amid rising costs for ingredients and staff salaries. Roger Whiteside also… The post Greggs forced to increase prices on some products amid staff shortages an supply chain issues due to Omicron appeared first on London Business…
UK gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have increased by 1.1% in Quarter 3 (July to Sept) 2021, revised from the first estimate of a 1.3% increase, according to… The post UK economy was struggling to accelerate even before Omicron appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
The FTSE 100 took a modest step back on Wednesday as UK third quarter growth figures came in short of expectations, dragged lower by weak exports. Investors are preparing to… The post FTSE 100 trades modestly lower as UK GDP disappoints appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
After battling endless headwinds in recent weeks, markets have finally been knocked over as the rapid spread of Omicron finally reaches panic mode. Tighter restrictions across parts of Europe and… The post Omicron fears accelerate and lead to sharp decline in European and Asian shares appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Over the past two weeks global markets have struggled in the face of the new Omicron variant, however, after two days of strong trading the FTSE100 is now back to the… The post Could M&As defy Omicron uncertainty to hit all time high in 2022? appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Monday brought a solid rise for the FTSE 100 despite the continued spread of the Omicron variant as investors reacted positively to suggestions from officials in the US and South… The post Omicron fears recede (for now) appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
