UK business insolvencies to spike – business news 8 October 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK business insolvencies to spike. Staff shortages push pay higher.  Furlough’s end has not led to wave of job cuts. New Bank of England chief

Construction growth hit – business news 7 October 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Construction growth hit by shortages and price rises. UK managers plan slow return to office as Covid concerns remain. Johnson’s conference speech dubbed “economically illiterate”. IMF inflation

business news 21 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Evergrande fears weigh on global stocks Concerns are growing that an imminent collapse of China’s second largest property company could spill into the global economy and broader financial system. US, European

Half of SMEs suffer late payments – business news 2 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Half of SMEs suffer late payments. Worst payers on the FTSE identified. Bank holiday sees consumer activity surge. Manufacturing growth slows and lots more

CEO optimism set to drive growth – business news 1 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. CEO optimism set to drive growth.  Business confidence at four-year high. Firms risk losing business if they ignore ESG. Business groups and unions call