Business news 21 April 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. IMF cuts economic growth forecast on Ukraine invasion. Soaring costs and higher tax bills hit employer confidence. Energy costs could prove catastrophic for many households. EU-UK trade declines. Self-employed workers flag

Business news 19 April 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Firms say cost-cutting is the priority. Lenders expect loan default increase. Finance chiefs warn of business challenges. Business growth hit by cost of living crisis. Cost of living increases WFH switch. 

Business news 13 April 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK wage rises fail to keep pace with inflation. Fourth rate rise in a row looms as jobs market sees record vacancies. Cost-of-living crisis dampens financial services optimism. Dover chaos harming

Business news 12 April 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK economy grows just 0.1% in February. Red tape knocks out a third of UK exporters to EU. Low consumer confidence hits sales growth.  And more business news. UK economy grows

Business news 29 March 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Support scheme for SMEs flounders. Bank of England expects 1970s-style energy shock. P&O signals willingness to pay minimum wage if rivals do. Brexit jobs exodus fails to materialise. Natwest.  And more business