business news 5 October 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small firms say tax rises threaten faltering recovery. Staff shortages spread, shrinking product lines. Tories say businesses have become ‘drunk on cheap labour’. R&D spending climbs to record £47bn. Johnson to

Business leaders’ confidence plummets – business news 1 October 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Business leaders’ confidence plummet.  Economy recovers faster than expected. Hybrid working could boost social mobility. Public support £15 minimum wage and more business news. Business leaders’

UK tops G20 economic growth rankings – business news 17 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK tops G20 economic growth rankings. CBI: Budget can boost business.  Large firms struggling to recruit. 4 in 10 staff would hide health issues

Manufacturers’ costs rise – business news 16 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Manufacturers’ costs rise at fastest pace in a decade. Energy problems loom! Most office workers will never return full-time. Small businesses receive £1bn in insurance payouts and

Inflation Surged – business news 15 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Inflation Surged.  Job vacancies hit a record high. Starmer outlines ‘new deal for workers’. MPs back tax hike to cover health and care costs. Chancellor warned over tax