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 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

Business news 21 July 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Consumer confidence falls. Mortgage rates fall for first time in two months. Retail sales rise. Natwest, Climate, recruitment, Supermarkets, Tesla, the Pound & more business news that we thought would interest

Business news 20 July 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Inflation falls to 16-month low. 1 in 3 do not have emergency funds. Credit card balances climb by 9.5% . Help over-50s start businesses to boost economy. Coutts & Farage. Microsoft,