Business news 13 October 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK economy shrank in August as cost of living crisis bites. Share of state spending on SMEs falls. Truss under pressure to make tax cut U-turn. COVID-19 rescue schemes lost billions

Business news 24 August 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Shielding UK families from fuel bills crisis forecast to cost £100bn. UK economic activity hit as weak demand and labour shortages bite. BoE may be forced to raise interest rates to

Business news 29 July 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. One in 12 firms default on Covid loans. FSB urges PM candidates to develop a ‘pro-small business agenda’. Recession fears as US economy shrinks again.  And more business news. One in

Business news 11 July 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Inflationary pressures dampen outlook for labour market. UK companies braced for recession as spending slows and costs soar. Small developers at risk of collapse . Thousands to bunk off work during

Business news 27 June 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small businesses stockpiling supplies as costs soar. Inflation expected to push UK economy into recession. Leading economies at risk of falling into high-inflation trap. Retail sales down as shoppers cut spending.