Business news 8 May 2024 Reasons for optimism for small businesses in the UK . Banks must stop making life tough for small businesses. Global debt surges to a new record high. UK expected to have come out of recession. 

Business news 7 May 2024 Poor April weather blamed for drop in sales. BoE expected to keep rates on hold. London must work hard to keep top talent spot. Ofwat, Sick note Britain, automation, sustainability, markets, housing, tax, insolvencies &

Business news 30 April 2024 Shop price inflation showing signs of normalising. Vacancies fall again in March. Mortgage repayments up 60% since 2021. FTSE 100 continues record run.  And more business news that we thought would interest our members. James

Business news 25 April 2024 Xero reports late payment data. Business confidence surges in Q1.Scottish business collapses up 3%. SME standing Charges, markets, green claims, insolvences  & more business news that we thought would interest our members. James Salmon, Operations

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