Business news 3 March 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Unilever and Diageo ‘too slow to pay small firms’. Ukraine crisis will fuel inflation and hit GDP. Oil surges. Bank could rein in rate hikes despite inflation fears. Oil surges.  And

Business news 24 February 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. As Russia launches war against Ukraine, today’s business news seems meaningless but here goes. Ukraine war hits markets Currencies and stock tumbled as Russia launched an unprovoked offensive against its neighbour

Business news 23 February 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Businesses write off £8 in every £100 as late payment culture endemic. CBI chief criticises tax burden .UK customs duties jump 64% in a year . Employers face ‘legal vacuum’ when

Business news 21 February 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Insolvencies increase as pandemic support ends. Insolvency looms for some following retail rollercoaster ride. More than 17,000 stores closed in 2021. January retail sales climb 1.9%.  And more business news. Insolvencies

Business news 17 February 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Inflation hits 5.5% in January. SMEs plan to add staff in Q1. Business confidence falls from a record high. Real wages higher than pre-Covid levels. But banker pay points to unequal