The coalition government’s first budget was never likely to be a bundle of laughs, but just how bad will its austerity measures be for the retail and hospitality industries? Industry expert Peter Burgess takes a look at the likely fallout. View>>

In the last few years pubs and bars have had to work hard just to avoid going backwards. The economy hasn’t helped, nor have taxes on alcohol and rivalry from supermarkets. Nevertheless there remain a great many positive career options in the sector. View>>

It’s summer sale time and our resident retail expert Karl McKeever of Visual Thinking has been to the UK’s second city Birmingham, to see how retailers were maximising the opportunity to clear stocks and make way for their new autumn ranges. View>>