New Year cost fears claim High Street victims

New Year cost fears claim High Street victims

Two high profile retail administrations this week as we drift back to work provide a stark reminder that the high street has moved firmly online. Their woe is reinforced by the huge volume of New Year emails from what are now web-first retailers, promising big...
Letter from London: New Year 2026

Letter from London: New Year 2026

The year that is just underway will be a pivotal twelve months in UK politics. By the time it comes to an end we shall be at – and perhaps beyond – the halfway mark of this parliament. The recent trend towards the breaking down of the UK party system as we...
MAMIL return is too slow to save bike sales

MAMIL return is too slow to save bike sales

Not so long ago, a shiny new bicycle was the pinnacle of Santa’s generosity. In more recent years, grown-ups as well as children started looking out for handlebars poking out of large packages under the tree, inspired by a new generation of British Olympic medallists....
Car dealers flash hazard warning

Car dealers flash hazard warning

Selling cars is a far riskier and more complex business than we might think, judging by recent failures. Family-run VW dealership Hayseldon has this week fallen into administration after 66 years of  trading, the latest group finally pushed over the edge by wider...