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  • Stormy skies dampen festive cheer for Mitchells & Butlers

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    Investor Empires

    Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), the FTSE 250 pub and restaurant operator behind chains including All Bar One, Harvester and Toby Carvery, reported strong like-for-like sales growth over Christmas, offset by a weaker performance in early 2025 due to poor… weather. . The company enjoyed a 10.4 per cent year-on-year increase…

  • Labour’s tax hikes dampen UK consumer and business confidence

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    Investor Empires

    Consumer and business confidence fell in the UK as Labour’s tax hike budget raised concerns about employment, rising costs and economic growth prospects. UK consumers and businesses have become more pessimistic about the state of the economy following Labour’s budget tax hike, which has raised concerns about employment and escalating…