UK Consumers spending finally drys up 6th August 2019. Consumer spending finally looks like catching up with business sentiment and is showing signs of drying up. Consumer spending fell to a record low in the year to July, rising by

Manufacturing output falls to seven-year low Key findings UK Manufacturing PMI at 48.0 in July (unchanged). Output, new orders and employment fall again Businesses forecast output to be higher in one year’s time The Purchasing Managers’ Index compiled by research

Small business unhappy with new government proposals to tackle late payments. In June, after almost nine months of consultation and consideration, the Government announced a range of proposals to tackle the United Kingdoms late payment culture. The late payment culture

Most SMEs stay quiet about late payment. 19th July 2019. Sadly the majority of Small and medium sized enterprises stay quiet about late payment.  They view it as just an unfortunate cost of doing business. A recent survey shows small

Eighteen companies suspended from the Prompt Payment Code for failing to pay suppliers on time. 19th July 2019. The Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) has announced the suspension of 18 companies from the Prompt Payment Code for failing to