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

UK GDP rose 4.8% – business news 12 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK GDP rose 4.8%. How the hot UK labour market is driving interest rate forecasts. US Inflation. Oil Prices. Billionaire pandemic profit tax of 99% urged.

Tesco resigns from Prompt Payment Code – business news 11 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Tesco resigns from Prompt Payment Code. Over 350k SMEs cannot repay Covid loans. Almost 300,000 sole traders face increased tax bills and more business

Retail sales growth slows – business news 10 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Retail sales growth slows, UN Climate report, free market approach to recovery, self employed face tax hikes, UK minister hints office returnees more likely to be

Homebuyer debt hits 5 year high – business news 9 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Homebuyer debt hits 5 year high, experts insist outlook for growth is still strong. Pandemic spurs entrepreneurship and inspires surge in employee ownership. UK