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Bingo giant takes hit from rising employment costs

The country’s biggest bingo hall operator has hit out at the “significant” hikes to employment costs which dragged down its earnings despite surging Gen-Z interest in the pastime. Buzz Bingo, formerly Gala, blamed recent increases in employer national insurance contributions (NICs) and the minimum wage for its six per cent dip in…

Experts: PMI can provide early warnings for the economy

The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) can play a vital role in quickly understanding economic momentum, business operations, and potential risks. Acting as an effective "early-warning" signal, it captures shifts in business activity well before official statistics are published, offering timely insights into short-term trends.

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