Small Business Confidence Plunges 5th January 2018. A record number of small businesses are planning to close down or sell up as inflation and weak demand from customers dents their prospects. According to a new survey from the Federation of Small

UK Services Sector Saw Faster Growth In December 4th January 2018.  Britain’s services sector, including hotels and banks, grew at a faster rate than expected last month, setting the economy on course for its strongest quarter in 2017. UK households

Retailers Expect Struggle With New Accountancy Standards 4th January 2018. Up to 90% of UK high street retailers are not keeping competent accountancy records and are potentially living beyond their means, according to analysis by Aptitude Software. Aptitude Software estimates that

Brexit Uncertainty Threatening Construction Sector 4th January 2018. Brexit-related uncertainty continued to hamper the UK’s construction sector in December, according to a recent survey. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for commercial construction dipped further last month, suggesting the continued negative fallout of Brexit. The

Scotland Has Lowest Rate of Business Growth in UK 4th January 2018. Scotland’s struggling economic performance has been exposed in new figures showing a record-low number of new businesses in the region. According to official statistics, Scotland is boasting the lowest