The Autumn Statement will usher in an Austerity Christmas
ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks M.I.L.T., explains why yesterday’s Autumn Statement is too little, too late to reverse
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Market Trends
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Cost of Living Crisis is Perfect Storm to Fleece UK Drivers Again
Howard Cox Founder of FairFuelUK comments on the recent reports that Shell has recorded its second highest quarterly profit on record. “Shell’s continuing
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‘Handbrake-turn’ emergency statement is tough medicine for retail, industry and logistics
Following Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s surprise emergency statement, maintaining public and market confidence comes at a significant price for UK businesses.
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Road freight industry braces for mini-budget fallout, amid continuing price rises
The overall price-per-mile for haulage and courier vehicles rose 3.5 points in September, as the price index nears a three-year
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Online shoppers spent -9.5% less this August than last year as inflation and energy bills hit home
New Government figures show the amount of goods we bought in August fell by -1.6% compared to July, and an
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‘Summer of Discontent’ port, post and Amazon strikes will impact on £1bn of trade and cause severe delays, says ParcelHero
Strikes at Amazon and the port of Felixstowe, combined with postal service disruption, are having a significant impact on deliveries,
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To Buy or Not to Buy? Why Leasing Is Becoming More Popular
Until a few years ago, it was quite common for us to treat ourselves to brand-new equipment and tick it
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The rise, downfall and future of free returns
It is perhaps the biggest misconception in e-commerce: free returns. Although it may sound attractive, we have to face the
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UK export revenues decline by 6% in the past year
The June edition of the UK Export Monitor by Coriolis Technologies and The Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT)
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Green fleet aspirations now a higher priority than safety and cost savings, new study reveals
Sustainability and carbon reduction is now the number one business priority for almost half of UK commercial fleets (45 per
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