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

Personal insolvency rate continues its rise. 31st July 2019. Individual insolvencies are at their highest quarterly level since 2010, with 30,936 people filing for bankruptcy, debt relief orders or individual voluntary arrangements, according to Insolvency Service data. The 2nd Quarter