Over six years ago I looked at the UK restaurant sector. At the time we Brits spent around £25b on eating out at restaurants. But according to the Office for National Statistics the amount that we spend dining out now tips the scale at almost £40b.
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Motley Fool: And For My Next Trick…
I’m repeating the sleight of hand made with the first purchase for my fourth high yield portfolio, BP, in that I’m jumping out of the descending yield list of FTSE100 shares to pick for my third choice F&C Asset Management (LSE: FCAM), a member of the FTSE250. My reason is similar to the BP selection, namely that I think FCAM shares have been pushed down rather a lot in the last few days for no particular reason I can see other than poor sentiment and I am taking advantage of that because it increases the yield. It wasn’t going to be my third choice, a more obvious share was earmarked to fill the slot, but I couldn’t resist the slide in FCAM.
Scotsman: FSA In Radical Overhaul Of Retail Rules
RADICAL proposals announced by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) yesterday are set to overhaul the rules governing the sale of all investment products in the UK.
Scotsman: Government ‘fails On Pension Reform’
THE government came under attack yesterday for failing to address some of the most crucial concerns still facing the country’s pensions crisis.
Scotsman: Mortgage Approvals Hit 2½-year High
MORTGAGE approvals hit their highest level in more than 2½ years last month, according to figures published by the Bank of England.
Motley Fool: Cut The Cost Of Childcare!
Astute Fools may have noticed that I haven’t been writing for a while. The reason for this, as some have correctly guessed, is because I’ve been on maternity leave following the birth of my baby in the spring. Aah!
Scotsman: Strong Markets ‘shrink’ UK Pensions Black Hole
THE pensions black hole among the UK’s blue chip firms has shrunk to one of its lowest levels in four years off the back of favourable investment markets.
Scotsman: 17 Million Can’t Afford To Buy Home
MORE than 17 million people in the UK are being priced out of buying their own home.
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