Public Borrowing Shrinks to Decade Low 22nd December 2017. UK Government borrowing was at its lowest level for a decade in 2017, according to new data from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The improved state of the public finances will come as welcome

MoD Pledges to Encourage Small Business And Export Drive 21st December 2017. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is introducing new measures to help companies sell their products abroad, as well as encourage more small companies to get involved. Gavin Williamson, the new

UK ‘Best Country For Business’ in 2018 21st December 2017. An annual ranking has declared the UK to be the best country for business next year, despite uncertainty over Brexit. As business groups clamour for clarity on future trading arrangements

IMF Downgrades Growth Forecast 21st December 2017. The IMF has cut its UK economic growth forecast, blaming Brexit uncertainty. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects growth of 1.6 percent this year, down slightly from its previous forecast of 1.7 percent.

Commissioner Appointed to Tackle Late Payment  20th December 2017. The Government has appointed a small business commissioner dedicated to supporting the country’s 5.7 million small businesses. The Government has appointed Paul Uppal to the role of small business commissioner, to