Visitor numbers fall despite weak pound 30th August 2019. For those businesses exposed to the travel and tourism industry, the latest figures that show visitor numbers fall will be of concern. Many would have hoped  that hotels, restaurants, and other

Brexit readiness fund is launched 30th August 2019.   Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom has launched a £10m grant scheme for business organisations and trade associations to support businesses in preparing for Brexit ahead of October 31st.   The fund is open

UK economic sentiment at lowest level for seven years 30th August 2019. Weak services and reduced confidence in the retail sector saw economic sentiment in the UK fall to its lowest level in seven years this month, according to figures

Would a no-deal Brexit lead to factory closures? 29th August 2019. A no-deal Brexit has been predicted to cause massive damage to the country’s manufacturing sector. Workers from some of the UK’s biggest manufacturers have warned the Government that a

Small businesses appeal over rising rates 28th August 2019. Figures from the Valuation Office Agency show more than 100,000 small businesses in England have appealed against their business rates since a revaluation two years ago. Some 100,740 “non-domestic” properties –