Business news 9 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small firms stretched by fixed energy contracts. UK firms more optimistic than rivals. Consumer spending fails to match inflation. UK to avoid recession in H1. Bank of England set to raise

Business news 27 April 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Energy Bill Debt. No regrets for SME owners. Zero productivity growth. CMA blocks Microsoft. Inflation, Samsung, Sick days, Luring back retirees, Food banks, and more business news. Energy Bill Debt A

Business news 6 April 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. New orders deliver boost to services sector. Pensioners and under-25s lead rebound in optimism. Factories record eighth consecutive fall in activity. Retailers suffer sharp drop in footfall .  And more business

Business news 27 March 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Slashing energy support puts small firms at risk. Cost-of-living crisis worse than lock-downs for SMEs. Retail sales, windfall tax relief, deposit protection, business rates, recruitment, recession, interest rates, hospitality and more

Business news 24 March 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Bank of England raises interest rates to 4.25% . SMEs lose 4m trading days to strikes in six months. Retail, Zero hour employee rights, recovery of covid grants, Londons financial centre