Small Business Commissioner launches new Fair Payment Code 4h December 2024 The Secretary of State for Business and Trade announced in September a new Fair Payment Code as part of the UK Government’s approach to tackle late payments. As of

Business news 3 December 2024 Bosses lack confidence in the Government. Festive shopping season starts slow. Minister refuses to commit to growth pledge. House prices, manufacturing,  markets, insolvencies & more business news that we thought would interest our members. James

Business news 2 December 2024 Corporate confidence in the economy falls. UK should train its own workforce. Bank of England in trade warning. Consumer credit growth slows. Typhoo rescued,  markets, insolvencies & more business news that we thought would interest our

Business news 27 November 2024 Trump’s tariffs threaten UK growth. Tax rises will stifle hiring. Britain plans four-day WWII commemoration. British workplaces among the worst in Europe. Portugal outshines UK for investors. Labour’s workers’ rights bill under fire.  Retailers brace for

Business news 22 November 2024 Debt interest payments deepen UK’s financial woes. Inflation woes hit hospitality sector. Labour seeks tips from Blackrock on boosting growth. Consumer confidence improves but still negative. Plus  markets, insolvencies & more business news that we