Small Businesses Report Busiest Season in Five Years
Local shops and cafés credit longer opening hours and a rise in visitors....
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Construction Boom Lifts Jobs but Strains Supply Chains
Builders say cement, steel and skilled labour are all in short supply....
Shoppers Cut Back as Everyday Prices Keep Climbing
Retailers report fewer big-ticket purchases as households focus on essentials....
Central Bank Holds Rates Steady Amid Mixed Signals
Policymakers said inflation is easing but warned that job data remains uneven....
Opinion: Why Local Elections Matter More Than You Think
Councils decide on housing, transport and parks, yet turnout is often the lowest of any vote....
Markets Rally as Investors Bet on Cooling Inflation
Share prices rose for a fourth session after softer-than-expected price data....
