Business news 17 April 2024 Record numbers start up new businesses. Two-thirds give up on sorting finances. Wage growth outstripping inflation. Unemployment rises. UK set for modest economic recovery.  And more business news that we thought would interest our members.

Business news 15 April 2024 Inflation and unemployment data due. Economy grew in February. BoE finds ‘serious deficiencies’ in economic forecasts. Hunt ready to ‘cut taxes and bet on growth’.  And more business news that we thought would interest our

Business news 12 April 2024 Lenders expect higher default rates. Half of consumers cut back on non-essential spending. Global economy faces decade of weak growth. GDP, Insolvencies, Markets & more business news that we thought would interest our members. James

Business news 9 April 2024 IR35 rules fuel crisis in self-employment. IMF warns BoE over interest rates & ‘fragilities’ in private credit market. Retail sales climb 3.5%, insolvencies & more business news that we thought would interest our members. James

Business news 8 April 2024 Over £10bn lost in fraud and error on Covid support schemes. Workers now have a legal right to request flexible working.  And more business news that we thought would interest our members. James Salmon, Operations