Business news 31 October 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Company insolvencies jump by 40%. Almost 28,000 Britons enter insolvency. Small businesses need mentors. Trading outlook improves but business confidence slips. BoE expected to hike interest rate to 3%.  And more

Business news 28 October 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Global Insolvencies on the rise. Many small firms unable to trade with EU. Sunak explores tax rises and spending cuts of up to £50bn. Cop out! UK car production goes into

Business news 27 October 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Demand for credit expected to rise. Manufacturers suffer worst skills shortage since 1973. PM delays fiscal plan until mid-November. Start-ups rely on debt to fuel growth after funding frenzy.  Only criminal

Business news 26 October 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Rising borrowing costs stress zombies. Sterling up and borrowing costs down after Sunak becomes PM. UK adults finding it increasingly difficult to afford bills. Civil service issued warning over energy bailout

Business news 25 October 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Rishi Sunak to become UK prime minister. Restaurants closing every hour as burdens mount. Political turmoil and soaring prices could plunge UK into recession. SME Funding Passports could help bridge funding