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

Tesco resigns from Prompt Payment Code – business news 11 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Tesco resigns from Prompt Payment Code. Over 350k SMEs cannot repay Covid loans. Almost 300,000 sole traders face increased tax bills and more business

Retail sales growth slows – business news 10 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Retail sales growth slows, UN Climate report, free market approach to recovery, self employed face tax hikes, UK minister hints office returnees more likely to be

Construction growth slows amid shortages – business news 6 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Construction growth slows amid shortages, Bank of England signals need for “modest tightening”, Shortage of workers drives up starting pay at record rate and more

650k UK firms in serious financial distress – business news 29 July 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. 650k UK firms in serious financial distress; One in six SME owners will not take holiday this year, PM predicts steady economic recovery,