Business news 22 April 2024 Confidence among SMEs hits three-year low but SMEs had strong first quarter, says NatWest. Small businesses save £450 on energy bills. Retail sales flatline, inflation, interest rates, financial education, the sicknote culture, national insurance & more

Business news 18 April 2024 Bailey expects a “strong drop” in inflation next month. UK tax burden rising faster than any other rich country. Flexible jobs market booms despite vacancies falling.  Net Zero, tax & fraud loopholes, Thames, Royal Mail 

Business news 5 April 2024 PWC predict 30,000 business insolvencies next year. Small businesses to receive extra protection in energy contracts. UK services sector growth slows in March.  And more business news that we thought would interest our members. James

Business news 26 March 2024 Late payments worsen. Interest rates could fall to 3% in 2025. Energy could see a ‘dynamic’ price cap. Retail sales start to stabilise.  And more business news that we thought would interest our members. James

Business news 7 March 2024 Budget day reaction and more business news that we thought would interest our members. James Salmon, Operations Director. National Insurance cut takes centre stage on Budget day Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed in his Budget on