New late payment measures fail to excite James Salmon, Operations Director – 12th October 2023. While I was away on leave, the government announced “new” measures to tackle the late payment culture that is holding back small businesses and the

Business news 2 October 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Economy has grown faster than previously estimated.  Debt on Energy Bills rises 36%. People pushed towards payday loans and BNPL. Energy bills forecast to rise in January.  And more business news

Business news 28 September 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. The number of businesses falls for first time since 2011. Sterling hits six-month low against the dollar. Companies plan to keep on hiring. Citizens Advice offers record levels of support. Borrowers

Business news 26 September 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Poll identifies hybrid working as the ‘optimum solution’. WFH means more calories and fewer steps. Number of workers taking sick leave hits 10-year high. Retail sales slip in September but optimism

Business news 25 September 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small Business Commissioner recovers less than £800k in late payments. UK needs more business failures to solve productivity crisis. Recession risks, energy support, HS2, consumer confidence, retail, builders, Hollywood, electric vehicle