UK tourism profits hit by soaring costs and fierce competition

Tuesday, August 27th 2013 - 21:46 UTC

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The unexpected warm summer boosted trading at Britain’s hotels, pubs and restaurants as holiday makers took advantage of the soaring temperatures, a new report shows. But profits were hit due to the double whammy of rising raw materials costs and fierce competition that kept prices low, says the CBI’s quarterly service sector survey. Read full article

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Anbar
whats this got to do with the south atlantic?
Aug 28th, 2013 - 05:02 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ljb
Maybe it's to give the Argentines something to hit Britain with. Other than that, I have no idea. Must be a slow news day in the South Atlantic.
Aug 28th, 2013 - 05:48 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Frank
Its to show the RGs they could have a bonzer holiday at a discounted price in the UK..... if they could buy some foreign currnecy... which they can't...
Aug 28th, 2013 - 06:20 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
3 Frank

LOL's
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