Black Friday Fails to Deliver November Boost 5th December 2017. Black Friday failed to deliver a much-needed uplift for the high street last month as non-food retailers such as fashion stores struggled, new figures show. Monthly data from the British

5th December 2017. Factory Activity Accelerated UK manufacturing activity grew at its fastest pace in more than four years last month, according to a new survey. The Purchasing Managers’ Index compiled by IHS/Markit hit 58.2 in November, the best level

Brexit Clarity Needed To Protect Business 4th December 2017. The CBI has called for clarity on Brexit transition arrangements as it forecasts two years of tepid economic growth. In its latest economic forecast, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) warns that

1st December 2017.  Late Payments To UK SMEs Damaging Economy Through invoices and associated costs, SMEs in the UK are missing out on over £250 billion of cash flow every year, according to a new report. In a report by

1st December 2017. Watchdog Calls For Productivity Focus The Government’s fiscal watchdog has downplayed the significance of the EU divorce bill, stressing that the Government should be focusing more on UK productivity and economic growth. An official from the Office