UK food inflation climbs to 18-month high ahead of Budget
UK food inflation rose to 5.1% in August 2025, the highest for the past 18 months, sparking concern among households…
All articles by Mohamed Dabo
Mohamed Dabo
Mohamed Dabo is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in financial reporting. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous work in the United States and France, along with his numerous contributions to business and financial publications over the years.
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Retail employment in Britain falls to lowest level in a decade
Retail employment in the UK has dropped to its lowest level in over a decade, with steep decreases across full-time…
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Employment Rights Bill risks ‘backfiring’, warn British retailers
British retailers have warned that the Government’s refusal to adopt Lords’ amendments to the Employment Rights Bill could undermine its…
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Trump tariffs make online shopping more expensive for Americans
Online marketplaces and big-box chains that built their reputations on rock-bottom prices are quietly reshaping their offers after a fresh…
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US retail sector maintains growth as tariffs loom
Retail spending in the United States continued to rise in August, driven by back-to-school purchases and consumer efforts to avoid…
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Retailers warn 400 big UK shops could shut over rates hike
Britain's retail industry, already struggling with rising costs, faces a new challenge. The government is proposing higher business rates for…
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UK retailers back business rates reform but demand clarity
The British government has published its Transforming Business Rates: Interim Report, outlining next steps in overhauling a system that has…
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Rising US tariffs push retailers to rethink imports
Rising tariffs in the United States are prompting retailers to adjust import strategies as container cargo volumes at major ports…
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UK budget timing threatens to derail festive spending
UK retail sales posted a stronger-than-expected performance in August, with total sales up 3.1% year on year—well above both the…
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UK retailers urge reform as footfall stagnates nationwide
UK retail footfall fell again in August, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline, though high streets showed signs of…