Business news 30 September 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. The UK just misses recession. Rising borrowing costs add to pressure on SMEs. Kwarteng defends mini-Budget. The BOE and Government undermining each other. Investors lose interest in UK plc?   And more

Business news 29 September 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. British Business Bank warns on small firm defaults, BOE intervenes in the bond market, more commentary on the mini budget. CBI chief urges Government to show it can boost growth. Automotive

Business news 28 September 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Pound slump will require ‘significant response. More workers have to take on second jobs. Rate hike could see house prices fall by a fifth. More lenders pull mortgage deals.  And more

Business news 27 September 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small business owners feel they have “nobody to confide in”. UK SMEs brace for steep rise in redundancies . Markets remain jittery despite statements from Bank and Treasury.UK mortgage lenders pause

Business news 26 September 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Kwarteng unveils biggest package of tax cuts in 50 years. Tax cuts ‘gamble’ divides opinion. Indebted companies face further distress. Households raid savings as bills rise. Business leaders give Truss a