Business news
December sees fall in private sector activity
CBI calls for measures to boost sustainable growth.5.7 million taxpayers yet to file self-assessment tax returns
HMRC urges customers to file as soon as possible.Private sector continues to decline
Businesses expect downward trend to persist in 2024.Chancellor announces date for Spring Budget
Fiscal report set to be presented on 6 March 2024.Retail downturn persists
CBI survey reveals eighth consecutive monthly sales decline.Overseas property register reaches 30,000
Milestone figure reached following register’s 2022 launch.Government borrowing surpasses expectations
Borrowing reached £14.3 billion.Scottish Budget introduces new tax hikes
High earners set to pay more income tax.House prices expected to dip by 1% in 2024
Property portal advises sellers to be mindful of pricing strategies.SME lending declines by 20%
UK Finance’s business finance review reveals notable decline.
In the 11th and 12th centuries half a million pilgrims a year travelled on foot from all over Europe to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. In September 1992 Patrick Shanahan retraced their steps, recording his 500 mile journey in a series of photographs, some of which are reproduced on this website.