Social housing build-starts drop 30% as inflation takes its toll
Latest construction index reveals weak autumn for construction-starts across the sector
Rising cost of living sees charity donations downsized
Charities feel the squeeze as donations are decreased or stopped
Only 37% of UK hospitality businesses turning a profit
Sector forced to take measures including reduced hours to avoid permanently closing
British Retail Consortium predicts £280m business rates price hike for retailers next year
Increase in business rates ‘will contribute to fewer shops and fewer jobs’