Services growth sees recession fears recede. 7th August 2019. Britain’s strong services sector unexpectedly jumped up in July, stronger than expected services growth means the economy looks set to avoid an immediate recession (hard Brexit aside), offering a boost after

Education not immune to struggling economy. The gates have closed on one of the biggest private providers of higher education in England as they go into administration, leaving students stranded on unfinished courses and looking for alternative places to study.

One in ten firms issued summons for non-payment of business rates 6th August 2019. Research by business rates consultancy Altus estimates that almost one in 10 businesses in the UK has been issued a summons by their local council for

Manufacturing output falls to seven-year low Key findings UK Manufacturing PMI at 48.0 in July (unchanged). Output, new orders and employment fall again Businesses forecast output to be higher in one year’s time The Purchasing Managers’ Index compiled by research

Small businesses need more targeted help preparing for Brexit. 02/08/2019. There has been a call for small businesses to receive targeted help on Brexit. International trade secretary Liz Truss and business secretary Andrea Leadsom have met with MPs and businesspeople