Business news 17 April 2024 Record numbers start up new businesses. Two-thirds give up on sorting finances. Wage growth outstripping inflation. Unemployment rises. UK set for modest economic recovery.  And more business news that we thought would interest our members.

Business news 16 April 2024 Fall in annual inflation will raise rate cut hopes . Geopolitical tensions prompt UK firms to form friendly supply chains. A record insurance payout. World Bank warns of worsening poverty gap.  And more business news

Business news 15 April 2024 Inflation and unemployment data due. Economy grew in February. BoE finds ‘serious deficiencies’ in economic forecasts. Hunt ready to ‘cut taxes and bet on growth’.  And more business news that we thought would interest our

Business news 12 April 2024 Lenders expect higher default rates. Half of consumers cut back on non-essential spending. Global economy faces decade of weak growth. GDP, Insolvencies, Markets & more business news that we thought would interest our members. James

Business news 11 April 2024 7.4 million struggle to pay the bills. Older people coping best. Cutting taxes could get more people into work. Brexit border controls cost  & more business news that we thought would interest our members. James Salmon, Operations