Business news 23 May 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small-business chief in Downing Street talks over late payments. Banks braced for surge in bad debt. Cut three taxes to ease the cost of living crisis. Bank of England economist hints

Business news 13 May 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Chancellor’s tax raids risk triggering recession. UK economy shrinks in March as GDP falls. BoE censured by senior Tories over soaring inflation. Brexit critic appointed to key Bank of England role.

Business news 10 May 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small firms struggling to keep their heads above water. Many SMEs rely on credit to pay insurance bills. Rate-setter warns of persistent inflation. Cost-of-living surge leads consumers to rein in spending.

Business news 29 April 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Business insolvencies jump to highest in 10 years. 19% rise in companies in critical financial distress. London sees 94% jump in start-ups. Small businesses struggle to fill vacancies. Staff seek pay

Business news 19 April 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Firms say cost-cutting is the priority. Lenders expect loan default increase. Finance chiefs warn of business challenges. Business growth hit by cost of living crisis. Cost of living increases WFH switch.