Business news 1 August 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Consumer borrowing hits five-year high. Retail inflation, house prices, recession odds, the FTSE 100 and more business news that we thought would interest our members. Consumer borrowing hits five-year high Bank

Business news 31 July 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Insolvencies hit highest level since 2009. Not enough hours in the day for SME owners. Energy costs put small firms at risk. Rate rise expected but hiking cycle may soon end. 

Business news 28 July 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. The business news that we thought would interest our members. US GDP The US Economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter as labor market resilience supported consumer spending, while

Business news 27 July 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Confidence among small businesses slumps in Q2. MPs start probe into small business de-banking. UK SMEs consider diversifying bank pool.  And more business news that we thought would interest our members.

Business news 26 July 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Rise in manufacturing output spurs hopes of recovery. UK consumer confidence hits highest level in 18 months. IMF confirms forecast for UK growth.  Natwest CEO quits.  And more business news that