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.

Record stock shortages hit manufacturers – business news 24 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Record stock shortages hit manufacturers. Staff shortages and supply chain issues slow UK recovery. Small firms allocated £25m eBay funding. One in three mid-sized firms

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

Entrepreneurs contribute £125bn – business news 20 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Entrepreneurs and freelancers contribute £125bn to the economy. Consumer confidence slips but stays above pre-pandemic levels. Remote staff would accept lower wage.  Sunak unlikely to increase income

Inflation drops – business news 19 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Inflation drops to 2% in July. House prices climb at fastest rate since 2004. Caution urged over increased regulation.  FTSE bosses take a pay hit. And referees score