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

Half of firms unable to run at full capacity -business news 3 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Half of firms unable to run at full capacity. Acquisitions of SMEs up 60% in H1.  REC warns of continued staff shortages

Half of London SME’s hiring – business news 25 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Nearly half of London SMEs plan to hire this year. Retailers report higher sales, prices also rise. HMRC issues reminder for fifth SIESS grant claims.

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