All Economy articles – Page 2
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NewsGovernment fishing fund faces backlash from devolved nations
Governments in Scotland and Northern Ireland criticised the new £360m fund, which aims to ‘boost’ investment in new technology and equipment, train the next generation of fishermen, and revitalise the UK’s fishing fleet
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NewsFood inflation falls to 4.5% in August but CPI holds firm
Food inflation fell to 4.5% in the 12 months to September 2025, despite overall consumer price rises holding steady on August’s levels at 4.1%
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NewsThe Felix Project adds apple farm to growing food rescue list
London’s largest food distribution charity started picking apples from Hazel Street Farm in Kent, which donated the orchards as the crop became less financially viable
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Category ReportTrade in the Trump era: Scotland category report 2025
Whisky trade relations are going sour in the wake of US tariffs. So, what now for Scottish food & drink exports?
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NewsRetail distress now exceeds 2009 financial crisis levels
Weak demand, fragile confidence and continued disruption from US tariffs have continued to weigh on performance
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NewsLogistics bodies warn of delays from new EU border controls
The new Entry/Exit System will mean travellers have to undergo additional passport and biometric checks on entering the 29 countries within the EU’s Schengen area
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Comment & OpinionTrump, China and the EU: the UK’s harbingers of fortune
Our long-term success depends in large part on Trumpian moods, Chinese patience, and EU tolerance of its errant child, says Ian Wright, partner at Acuti Associates
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Comment & OpinionSecuring our future food & drink workforce will take huge cross-industry effort
Only by working together can we create a food and drink workforce with the skills and capabilities necessary, says Sarah McCarthy, head of employability programmes at IGD
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NewsBRC warns government risks ‘losing the battle against inflation’
Food inflation hit 5.1% in August, inching higher than the 4.7% increase in wage growth averaged over May-July
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NewsHot summer weather warms up retail sales
Retail sales in Britain have increased by slightly more then predicted by economists in August, according to official figures out this morning
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NewsConsumer confidence on the wane ahead of autumn budget
The long-running GfK consumer confidence index fell by two points to –19 in September
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Comment & OpinionFood price inflation will bring down Starmer’s government
Sustained food price inflation promises to fuel a cost of living crisis which is immediately obvious to anyone who goes in a supermarket or convenience store (which probably excludes the PM), says Ian Wright, partner at Acuti Associates
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Analysis & FeaturesIs it time for a rethink on our cashless future?
Cash is undergoing a resurgence, backed by advocates for vulnerable people and security-conscious governments. So is the future really as cashless as once imagined?
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NewsWarm weather credited with July UK retail sales uptick
Retail sales volumes climbed 0.6% month on month in July 2025, as the UK’s fifth-warmest July on record helped power a boost in shoe and clothing purchases
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NewsRetail footfall takes August hit despite high street gains
Retail footfall declined by a further 0.4% year on year in August, in a repeat of last month’s disappointment to retailers
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NewsConfidence flatlines for food companies as fears grow over Reeves’ budget
A new FDF survey of its members found confidence levels in the second quarter of the year were still at ‘-40%’
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NewsConsumer confidence improves in August but clouds remain on the horizon
Consumer confidence has climbed to its highest level so far this year but remained fragile ahead of the upcoming autumn budget, according to a new report out this morning
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NewsFood inflation will hit 5.5% in 2025, Bank of England warns
Food price increases have been driven by rising key food commodities, higher employment costs and extended producer responsibility levies on packaging
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NewsSupermarket sales bounce back in June as shoppers soak up the sunshine
June’s heatwave has been good news for supermarkets as food sales bounced back from a decline in May
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NewsConsumer confidence falls as Brits save cash ahead of autumn budget
Brits are saving their cash as worries over never-ending inflation continue to haunt consumer confidence ahead of the coming autumn budget