Bank of England cuts growth forecast on Brexit uncertainty and trade tension The Bank of England has forecast a 30% chance that the UK economy will shrink at the start of 2020, amid growth of just 1.3% this year and

Manufacturing output falls to seven-year low Key findings UK Manufacturing PMI at 48.0 in July (unchanged). Output, new orders and employment fall again Businesses forecast output to be higher in one year’s time The Purchasing Managers’ Index compiled by research

Small business unhappy with new government proposals to tackle late payments. In June, after almost nine months of consultation and consideration, the Government announced a range of proposals to tackle the United Kingdoms late payment culture. The late payment culture

Costain reinstated to Prompt Payment Code Last month we reported that 18 companies had been suspended from the Prompt Payment Code. This followed the announcement in April that 17 companies had been either removed or suspended from the code. The

Small businesses need more targeted help preparing for Brexit. 02/08/2019. There has been a call for small businesses to receive targeted help on Brexit. International trade secretary Liz Truss and business secretary Andrea Leadsom have met with MPs and businesspeople