Business news 7 August 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Business confidence falls as UK economy slows . Gloomy outlook results in hiring slowdown. Record number of pubs are forced to close. Hybrid working surge sees footfall increase at transport hubs. 

Business news 3 August 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Household missed payments hit year high. Bank set to increase rates, with ‘shock-and-awe’ hike possible. And more business news that we thought would interest our members. Household missed payments hit year

Business news 2 August 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Companies face financial distress as costs rise and spending declines. Business confidence falls amid concerns over rising interest rates. Recession warning over rate hikes. Manufacturing sector records worst month of the year. Tax

Business news 24 July 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK manufacturing sector in recession for a year. Report reveals post-Brexit structural shift in trade. Interest rate rises will hit growth next year. Energy, brokers, Youth unemployment, company formations & more

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,