Cuts warnings ‘hyperbolic’ – Osborne
Chancellor George Osborne says claims about the impact of spending cuts are exaggerated, as he defends his Autumn Statement. BBC News – Business
Chancellor George Osborne says claims about the impact of spending cuts are exaggerated, as he defends his Autumn Statement. BBC News – Business
A package to boost bank lending to small and medium-sized businesses has been announced ahead of Wednesday’s Autumn Statement. BBC News – Business
US retailers report sluggish Black Friday spending, with sales falling 11% from the same period last year, according to an industry group. BBC News – Business
Black Friday was the busiest ever day for online retailer Amazon UK, with sales that “surpassed all expectations”, the company says. BBC News – Business
Retailers including John Lewis and Currys head for record online sales as frenzied shopping swamps websites. BBC News – Business
More than 70% of fresh chickens being sold in the UK are contaminated with the Campylobacter bug, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) reveals. BBC News – Business