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

Business news 26 April 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. BoE chief economist: People ‘need to accept’ they’re poorer. London retains green finance crown. Tax-free shopping, Amazon, Unipart, LVMH, Primark, Premier Inn, GSK, tax, borrowings, CBI and more business news. BoE

Business news 21 April 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK consumer confidence rises to highest level since Ukraine invasion. Retail sales decline. Green Energy and North sea producers hit out at windfall tax. A ban on all exports to Russia? 

Business news 19 April 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK insolvencies rise 16% in March. Inflation falls less than expected. Labour market pressures are easing but wage growth remains strong.  And more business news. UK insolvencies rise 16% in March