Economy

The old and new Welcome to Southampton signs side by side.

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Residents fume as council spends £80k on 'economy unlocking' rebrand

Saints announce big step in ambition to redevelop St Mary's waterfront

Saints announce big step in ambition to redevelop St Mary's waterfront

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Saints announce big step in ambition to redevelop St Mary's waterfront

Tony King Soldering At The Console Of The Compton Organ At Thorngate Halls Nov 2024

Tony King Soldering At The Console Of The Compton Organ At Thorngate Halls Nov 2024

Hampshire County Council

Heritage grant for unique organ

What the new Silverlake reverse production line could look like

What the new Silverlake reverse production line could look like

Silverlake’s path to sustainability: powering Hampshire’s economy

Researchers are calling for a replacement to GDP as a measure of success (Yui Mok/PA)

Researchers are calling for a replacement to GDP as a measure of success (Yui Mok/PA)

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Southampton scientists propose replacing GDP with new 'resilience index'

Leader of HCC, Cllr Nick Adams-King. Image: Hampshire County Council

Leader of HCC, Cllr Nick Adams-King. Image: Hampshire County Council

Hampshire County Council

County council warns new Tory leader about finances

Teresa Dent, left, CEO of the Game and Wildlife Trust Conservsncy Trust, with Lord and Lady Montagu

Teresa Dent, left, CEO of the Game and Wildlife Trust Conservsncy Trust, with Lord and Lady Montagu

Lord Montagu issues stark warning over climate change

Letter to the editor: 'Pensioners are now penalised'

Letter to the editor: 'Pensioners are now penalised'

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Letter: Pensioners are being 'penalised' by government

DP World has won the Port Company of the Year award for the second year in a row. Picture: Andy Amor

DP World has won the Port Company of the Year award for the second year in a row. Picture: Andy Amor

DP World wins top award for second year running

The portrait of King Charles will appear on all four banknotes – the £5, £10, £20 and £50 – with no other alterations to the existing designs

The portrait of King Charles will appear on all four banknotes – the £5, £10, £20 and £50 – with no other alterations to the existing designs

Everywhere you can get brand new King Charles bank notes from today

Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5

Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5

A major change to banknotes is being introduced this week

Rishi Sunak declared inflation was “back to normal” in response to the latest figures, and that “brighter days are ahead”.

Rishi Sunak declared inflation was “back to normal” in response to the latest figures, and that “brighter days are ahead”.

UK inflation falls to lowest levels in nearly three years

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which sets the level of UK interest rates, will announce its latest decision on Tuesday

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which sets the level of UK interest rates, will announce its latest decision on Tuesday

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Experts warn UK interest rates not ready to be cut - what it means for you

Zoe Wakefield, chairperson of Hampshire Police Federation, has expressed concerns regarding the survey

Zoe Wakefield, chairperson of Hampshire Police Federation, has expressed concerns regarding the survey

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Survey says Hampshire police officers struggling financially

Sir Julian Lewis, centre, with ABP regional director Alastair Welch, left, and Marchwood Port director Richard Parkinson

Sir Julian Lewis, centre, with ABP regional director Alastair Welch, left, and Marchwood Port director Richard Parkinson

Works starts on £25m scheme to transform port

Red Jet 4 passenger catamaran ferry

Red Jet 4 passenger catamaran ferry

Isle of Wight ferry

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Ferry axed by operator amid passenger decline and cost concerns

Food prices were the main reason for the fall in inflation according to the ONS

Food prices were the main reason for the fall in inflation according to the ONS

UK inflation falls to 3.4 per cent, the lowest level in more than two years

Janet Mui, Head of Market Analysis at RBC Brewin Dolphin with Michaela Johns, Director of event host HWB Chartered Accountants.

Janet Mui, Head of Market Analysis at RBC Brewin Dolphin with Michaela Johns, Director of event host HWB Chartered Accountants.

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Leading economist shares UK financial outlook with Hampshire businesses

James Flood, director of HWB Chartered Accountants; Janet Mui, Kirsty Simpson, chartered financial planner at RBC Brewin Dolphin, and Michaela Johns

James Flood, director of HWB Chartered Accountants; Janet Mui, Kirsty Simpson, chartered financial planner at RBC Brewin Dolphin, and Michaela Johns

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'There are reasons to be optimistic', economist tells Hampshire business leaders

A man has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker and a spate of fraud offences in New Milton

A man has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker and a spate of fraud offences in New Milton

Man, 30, charged with assaulting an emergency worker

The UK slipped into recession at the end of last year after a weak December for the country's economy

The UK slipped into recession at the end of last year after a weak December for the country's economy

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Chancellor argues UK economy is 'turning a corner' as it slips into recession

The UK slipped into recession at the end of last year after a weak December for the country's economy

The UK slipped into recession at the end of last year after a weak December for the country's economy

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UK falls into recession after economy shrank again at the end of 2023

Non-resident landlord tax Obligations in UK

Non-resident landlord tax Obligations in UK

Non-resident landlord tax Obligations in UK

Switch is owned by Rekom UK, which is calling in administrators

Switch is owned by Rekom UK, which is calling in administrators

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What Switch owners said over fears nightclub could close

Senior city council members have clashed in a row over the authority's cash crisis

Senior city council members have clashed in a row over the authority's cash crisis

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New council leader in war of words with 'petty' Tory opponent

Children from 76 schools explored the world of computer programme at Solent Coding Day

Children from 76 schools explored the world of computer programme at Solent Coding Day

Children brush up their computer skills at online event

2023 has been a

2023 has been a

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Solent trade body looks back on 'fantastic' year

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has issued a plea to Jeremy Hunt on the eve of the Autumn Statement

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has issued a plea to Jeremy Hunt on the eve of the Autumn Statement

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Businesses issue plea to Jeremy Hunt ahead of Autumn Statement

The Royal Mint is releasing the 50p coins today

The Royal Mint is releasing the 50p coins today

King Charles III

Check your change for King's coronation 50p coins as Royal Mint releases them today

The Royal Mint has released a 50p coin to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS

The Royal Mint has released a 50p coin to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS

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Royal Mint launches commemorative 50p coin to celebrate 75 years of the NHS

A quarter of the city's children were living in relative poverty in the year ending April 2022

A quarter of the city's children were living in relative poverty in the year ending April 2022

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Thousands of children living in poverty

Blake Morgan and Southern Policy Centre have published a report examining the new Solent Freeport

Blake Morgan and Southern Policy Centre have published a report examining the new Solent Freeport

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Experts say what needs to be done to make Solent Freeport a success

City College Southampton on St Mary Street

City College Southampton on St Mary Street

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City College makes 'significant progress' after 'improvements required' rating

How much is the next cost of living payment and when is it due to be paid?

How much is the next cost of living payment and when is it due to be paid?

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How much is the next cost of living payment and when is it due to be paid?

The budget will be announced tomorrow (March 15)

The budget will be announced tomorrow (March 15)

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Budget 2023: Pensions expected to boost as tax-free limit set to increase

Politicians and university leaders sign the new agreement

Politicians and university leaders sign the new agreement

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Politicians and university leaders vow to create 'city of opportunity'

Bursledon Windmill

Bursledon Windmill

Hampshire Cultural Trust could let go up to 20 staff members due to economic crisis

Enjoying a family meal out

Enjoying a family meal out

Feed a family of four for under £25 in these restaurants, pubs and cafes

P&O Cruises' newest ship, Arvia, arrived in Southampton recently

P&O Cruises' newest ship, Arvia, arrived in Southampton recently

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SEVEN cruse ships to make their Southampton debuts in 2023 as industry bounces back

Plans to build a 130-space lorry park at Southampton docks have been approved by the city council

Plans to build a 130-space lorry park at Southampton docks have been approved by the city council

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Green light for plan to stop HGVs parking in city streets

Work on a project that aims to enhance Bedford Place and Carlton Place is due to start next month

Work on a project that aims to enhance Bedford Place and Carlton Place is due to start next month

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This is when work will start on project to enhance 'unique' part of city

A CGI of the proposed new Aldi store at Salisbury Road, Totton. Picture: Aldi

A CGI of the proposed new Aldi store at Salisbury Road, Totton. Picture: Aldi

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Aldi store that will create up to 50 jobs set to be approved

Changing your eating habits can do more to combat climate change than reducing air travel or buying an electric car

Changing your eating habits can do more to combat climate change than reducing air travel or buying an electric car

PLANET PAPERS: Feeding the planet

Jeremy Hunt announced tax rises and spending cuts, while energy bills are set to rise

Jeremy Hunt announced tax rises and spending cuts, while energy bills are set to rise

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Millions to pay more in tax as Chancellor reveals £55bn plan in autumn statement

Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce a range of tax rises and spending cuts on Thursday

Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce a range of tax rises and spending cuts on Thursday

What to expect from Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement on Thursday

Autumn Statement: Three things Southampton people want. Main image - PA

Autumn Statement: Three things Southampton people want. Main image - PA

Your Money Matters

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Three things Southampton people want from the Autumn Statement

Businesses and residents in Southampton are calling for more help

Businesses and residents in Southampton are calling for more help

COST OF LIVING CRISIS

Your Money Matters

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The people with a message for the Chancellor as Autumn Statement looms

Owner of Shenanigans Southampton, Ged Gorrie (right)

Owner of Shenanigans Southampton, Ged Gorrie (right)

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Autumn Statement: What Southampton pubs are hoping for as inflation soars

Jeremy Hunt has warned that everyone will need to pay “a bit more tax” as he warned of “sacrifices” across the board

Jeremy Hunt has warned that everyone will need to pay “a bit more tax” as he warned of “sacrifices” across the board

Cost of living crisis

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Everyone will need to 'pay a bit more tax' in new budget, Jeremy Hunt warns

Southampton nurse Harry Eccles speaking on Politics Live on Thursday

Southampton nurse Harry Eccles speaking on Politics Live on Thursday

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Southampton nurse tells BBC show why he's voted to strike

Tesco introduce new EV charging fees (PA)

Tesco introduce new EV charging fees (PA)

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Tesco customers OUTRAGED as supermarket introduces new car charges

National Grid to offer new scheme for discounts.

National Grid to offer new scheme for discounts.

Households to be offered discounts on energy bill amid efforts to avoid blackouts

University of Southampton generates over £1bn to UK economy

University of Southampton generates over £1bn to UK economy

University of Southampton contributes over £4bn to economy, report reveals

£400 energy support vouchers are not being claimed.

£400 energy support vouchers are not being claimed.

Warning as £400 energy support vouchers going unclaimed could expire