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

MoJ Spends Millions on Digital Courts 4th January 2018.  The Ministry of Justice is spending tens of millions of pounds to help deliver online and digital court programmes. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is paying £30 million to professional services

Cotswolds Face Highest House Price Rise 3rd January 2018.  House prices in the Gloucestershire town of Cheltenham rose more rapidly than in any other part of the UK in 2017, while Perth in Scotland fell sharply, according to new research.