PM raises taxes – business news 8 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. PM raises taxes to fund NHS and social care.  New 2.5% tax rise is an attack on small business, and a drag on jobs and growth. Triple

Half of firms unable to run at full capacity -business news 3 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Half of firms unable to run at full capacity. Acquisitions of SMEs up 60% in H1.  REC warns of continued staff shortages

Half of SMEs suffer late payments – business news 2 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Half of SMEs suffer late payments. Worst payers on the FTSE identified. Bank holiday sees consumer activity surge. Manufacturing growth slows and lots more

Half of SME’s fear an income fall – business news 26 August 2021 Half of small businesses fear an income fall in the next year. The latest insolvency numbers. Car production slumped to lowest level since 1956 in July. Bank

Firms urged to pay staff for jab absences – business news 13 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Firms urged to pay staff for jab absences. Forcing people back into offices is ‘wrongheaded’. Union calls for permanent furlough system. GDP