Business news 15 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small Business faces economic damage as interest rates rise. Rises cost UK mortgage holders £12bn in extra payments. New capital rules will stifle SME lending. Cost of living and strikes weigh

Business news 12 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. BOE raises rates to 4.5%.  And more business news. BOE raises rates to 4.5% Persistently high inflation forced the BOE into its 12th rate hike in a row, up 0.25% to

Business news 11 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. High street banks tighten small business lending. UK losing £2,300 per minute to fraud. The Working Time Directive, UK Consumer protections, BOE forcast to raise rates, UK firms trim permanent hiring and

Business news 9 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small firms stretched by fixed energy contracts. UK firms more optimistic than rivals. Consumer spending fails to match inflation. UK to avoid recession in H1. Bank of England set to raise

Business news 27 April 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Energy Bill Debt. No regrets for SME owners. Zero productivity growth. CMA blocks Microsoft. Inflation, Samsung, Sick days, Luring back retirees, Food banks, and more business news. Energy Bill Debt A