UK Consumers spending finally drys up 6th August 2019. Consumer spending finally looks like catching up with business sentiment and is showing signs of drying up. Consumer spending fell to a record low in the year to July, rising by

More high profile insolvencies rock UK business confidence. 6th August 2019. A series of high profile insolvencies in the last week have made clear the difficulties facing UK business. London higher education provider goes into administration Higher education provider GSM

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