business news 9 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Credit shortage for SMEs hampers “levelling up”.  Over half of Scots SMEs fearful for their business. Paperchase’s unsecured creditors left out of pocket. Demand for workers is rising sharply. Driver shortage

PM raises taxes – business news 8 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. PM raises taxes to fund NHS and social care.  New 2.5% tax rise is an attack on small business, and a drag on jobs and growth. Triple

CEO optimism set to drive growth – business news 1 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. CEO optimism set to drive growth.  Business confidence at four-year high. Firms risk losing business if they ignore ESG. Business groups and unions call

Unilever and Diageo face expulsion from prompt payment code – business news 23 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Unilever and Diageo face expulsion from prompt payment code. FSB calls for NI burden to be slashed. Retail Sales.  Unemployed take

Firms urged to pay staff for jab absences – business news 13 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Firms urged to pay staff for jab absences. Forcing people back into offices is ‘wrongheaded’. Union calls for permanent furlough system. GDP