Finance

Environment Secretary George Eustice has been criticised for his ‘out of touch’ comments suggesting struggling families should buy value products to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, but what effect could this advice have on independent fine food retailers?

Digital payments seem to be more desirable in both the eyes of businesses and consumers over the last couple of years, but with the rise in the cost of living, more people are now relying on cash to help them budget

Rising fuel, food and energy costs are disrupting the entire country, leading to another big squeeze. Will this help or hinder indies?

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the annual Spring Budget yesterday, but the retail industry has been disappointed with the measures put in place

The Spring Budget is nearly upon us, and the food and retail sectors are calling for action on employment costs, business rates and help for migrant entrepreneurs

With Brexit now officially in full force, cheesemongers across the UK are struggling with costs and supplier issues when it comes to importing European cheeses

With food price inflation nudging consumers towards value shopping and businesses facing increased costs, highlighting fine food’s unique credentials has never been more important

Alexei Garan, food and drink sector lead at Shaw & Co, an independent corporate finance advisory firm for SMEs, examines the financial difficulties faced by many small businesses in 2021 and explores what opportunities 2022 might have in store

Better Nature and Spare Snacks will receive support in their battle against childhood obesity

PLAYin CHOC has set its sights on scaling up, as it raises funds to boost its brand in the UK and beyond

While food and drink wholesalers have welcomed a £1.5 billion business rates relief fund, the government has “ruled out” Covid-related appeals, in a move branded a “catastrophic blow”