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

Hiring Expenses Rise, But Not Pay Packets 20th December 2017. Companies are shelling out extra cash to take on more workers, but little of the money is finding its way into wages. According to new figures from the Office for

Scottish Firms At Insolvency Risk 19th December 2017. The number of Scottish companies at risk of insolvency has risen over the course of 2017, according to insolvency and restructuring trade body, R3. According to a new report by R3, industry