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UK unemployment continues to fall

The latest official figures have revealed a continuing downward trend in unemployment, with the number of people out of work now at 1.83 million, down 35,000 from the previous quarter. This continues the general trend first seen in late 2011.There were 31.10 million people in work, 202,000 more than for...

About 10 years ago

Tesco to close Homeplus stores

Tesco is to close the six remaining Homeplus stores next month, cutting 450 jobs. Some workers at the stores in Bristol, Bracknell, Nottingham, Denton, Bromborough and Preston will be offered alternative roles within Tesco.In a statement, Tesco said: "We've taken the difficult decision to close our remaining six Homeplus stores.“Our...

About 10 years ago

Gap reports weak performance

American clothing and accessories retailer Gap Inc has reported another quarter of weak sales for its headline brand.The fashion chain is currently in a period of struggle and on its fifth consecutive quarterly decline. Comparable sales fell 10% last quarter and in April, same store sales fell 15%.Earlier this year Art...

About 10 years ago

Easyjet reports half-year profit

British low cost airline Easyjet has announced a profit of £7 million in the six months to March 31, compared with losses of £53 million last year.The airline said cheaper fuel, a weaker euro and "a strong finish" to the ski season helped gain half-year profit.Total revenue per seat increased...

About 10 years ago

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