Manufacturers predict decline over next three months 25th September 2019. UK factories are continuing to struggle, according to the latest monthly CBI Industrial Trends Survey, weighed down by Brexit and the global manufacturing slowdown. The survey found that output expectations

Manufacturing industry to be hit by no-deal 24th September 2019. Analysis of the manufacturing industry by BDO and Make UK suggests that some of Britain’s worst-off regions will be hit hardest in the event of a no-deal Brexit. The report

Business rates continue to cause suffering 24th September 2019. Bailiff figures prompt business rates call Business rates continue to cause suffering for Britain’s small businesses and the Chancellor is being urged to ease the burden of business rates after research

Consumer Confidence ‘as low as in credit crunch’ 24th September 2019. Economic consultancy Fathom Financial Consulting says business and consumer confidence is at its lowest level since the global financial crisis. Its economic sentiment indicator for the UK dropped to

Retail sales drop unexpectedly in August 20th September 2019. UK retail sales fell in August as British shoppers bought fewer goods than in July, defying expectations of zero growth in a worrying sign for the UK economy.   The volume