Research commissioned by Google found that the internet accounts for 7.2% of the UK’s gross domestic product (GDP). In terms of economic sectors, it would be the UK’s fifth largest, said the report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). This would make the sector larger than the construction, transport and utilities industries. Approximately 60% of the [...]

Online shopping in the UK is expected to reach an all time high this year (2009). Different research estimates that between 80%-90% of all UK populations will shop online this Christmas. People are drawn to online shopping at Christmas because they can easily compare prices and make sure they get the best deal. In addition, [...]

Statistics published showed that approximately £4.2bn was spent online by shoppers in the UK during October 2009, which represents a month on month growth of nearly 8.5% and is better than traditional sales on the UK high street. It is widely thought that the sales figures would have been even higher had the UK postal [...]