Business news 23 November 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK consumer spending continues to rise despite surging inflation. Small businesses predict best festive season for five years. And more business news. UK consumer spending continues to rise despite surging inflation

Business news 19 November 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Insolvency rate set to rise. Inflation and tax hikes will hit the economy. Shipping crisis could drive up global inflation. Britain was unprepared for pandemic. And more business news. Insolvency rate

Business news 8 November 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Brexit amplifies supply chain problems. UK business output slows further. Cautious consumers threaten recovery. Small firms key to meeting net zero target. Green policies will lead to ‘permanently’ higher energy bills. 

Business news 5 November 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. SME leaders deprioritising their mental health. Wages rise as firms struggle to recruit.  Unemployment climbs by 150k as furlough ends. Bank of England holds interest rates at 0.1%. Over £5.5bn of pandemic

Business news 4 November 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. MPC to weigh up rate rise . Disposable income growth at record low. Services sector activity climbs in October. Firms must produce strategies for cutting emissions. And more business news. MPC to weigh up