UK 05-07-2006 Profitability of UK firms The slight increase in profitability in the first quarter suggests that businesses might be starting to feel the benefits of the recent pick-up in activity both in the UK and…… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #bank#Deloitte#exports#GDP#UK firms