Business news 25 October 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Unemployment climbs to 4.2%. Flash PMI shows decline in business activity. WFH declines as energy costs climb.  And more business news that we thought would interest our members. Unemployment climbs to

Business news 20 October 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Consumer confidence plunges ahead of festive season. A third of consumers will spend less this Christmas. SME recruitment, UK Competitive ranking, OBR admits errors & more business news that we thought

Business news 13 October 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. EU proposes tightening of Late payment regime. UK economy grew by 0.2% in August. Labour considers scrapping tax loophole for small firms . Mortgage and credit card default rates set to

Business news 12 October 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Why corporate failures could soar next year. BoE warns of ‘high debt burdens’. IMF warning on UK interest rates.  And more business news that we thought would interest our members. Breaking

Business news 21 September 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Rishi Sunak delays net zero policies. Investors slash bets on UK rate rise after inflation falls to 6.7%. Port Talbot jobs to be cut within months. New tech brings new, higher