Business news 1 February 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Self-employed numbers fall again. Rate rise is a certainty, say markets. Central banks have underestimated inflation impact. Foreign firms responsible for almost a third of underpaid tax.  And more business news.

Business news 31 January 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Voluntary insolvencies hit record high as state Covid support ends. Small business owners reveal wellbeing concerns. BoE set for first back-to-back rate hike since 2004. Energy bills could jump 48%. Job

Business news 27 January 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Huge rise in number of families missing bill payments. Small Businesses and Mask Wearing. Workers look to quit after being forced back to office. UK factory costs rising at fastest pace

Business news 25 January 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small firms optimistic but barriers to growth remain. Apprenticeship Levy needs tweaking to help SMEs. Omicron held back recovery in January.  And more business news. Small firms optimistic but barriers to

Business news 21 January 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK productivity lags behind G7 peers. Rising costs hit every sector of the economy. Retail Sales.  A quarter of small businesses will stick with WFH. UK consumer confidence plunges.  And more