SMEs urge ministers to bridge support gap – business news 29 June 2021. James Salmon, Operations Director. SMEs urge ministers to bridge support gap, Firms owe councils £2.5bn in unpaid business rates, UK poorest nation per capita in NW Europe,

HMRC go easy on struggling companies – business news 23 June 2021. James Salmon, Operations Director. HMRC go easy on struggling companies, lockdown savers stash away nearly £200bn, 5m people become millionaires, Government borrowing falls , Home working risks development

Rising inflation, zombies & the economy – business news 21 June 2021. James Salmon, Operations Director. Rising inflation could bring £700 hit to living standards. Zombie risk ahead, Covid debt write-off, UK economy ‘will bounce back to pre-pandemic levels by

Commercial rent arrears recovery postponed – business news 17 June 2021. James Salmon, Operations Director. Commercial rent arrears recovery postponed, SMEs worried about access to finance & late payments, fewer EU workers seek UK roles since Brexit, WFH rights, hint

End of lockdown delayed – business news 14 June 2021. James Salmon, Operations Director. End of lockdown delayed by a month,  Sunak urged to extend help, Brexit hits trade with the EU,  Factories look to regain lost ground by end