Business news 16 November 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Late payments remain an issue. Firms call for rates support. Price growth eases to 4.6% in October.  And more business news that we thought would interest our members. Late payments remain

Business news 15 November 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Insolvencies jump 18% in October. Pay outpaces inflation at fastest rate since 2021. Soaring inflation equivalent to 3p income tax rise. Hunt: ‘Fiscal discipline’ is working.  A British ISA, Sponsorship scheme,

Business news 10 November 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. High street banks reluctant to lend to SMEs. Recession warning over money supply. ‘Crucial’ rates stay at 5.25%. Mortgage arrears rise.  And more business news that we thought would interest our

Business news 9 November 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. BoE Governor hawkish on rate cuts. Real pay has not grown for 17 years. Poll says Starmer more likely to cut taxes than Sunak.  And more business news that we thought

Business news 6 November 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Cash flow identified as top challenge for SMEs. UK economy contracts, raising recession fears. Services sector activity falls. Tax, profit margins, Savings rates & lots more business news from the weekend