Business news 13 June 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK firms feeling the pressure. Business optimism at its lowest level since March 2021. Boris Johnson to unveil ‘grow for Britain’ plan. The UK Economy shrinks. CBI warns of ‘full-blown recession’

Business news 10 June 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Tax burden too high, admits Johnson. Haulage firm collapse blamed on fuel costs. Fuel duties earn Treasury £4.4m a day as prices hit new record highs. Questions raised over PM’s ‘benefits

Business news 9 June 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK growth set to be weakest in developed world. It’ll be ok, honest, says Chancellor. PM makes boosting economic growth his top priority. Hospitality firms warn rail strikes will be devastating.

Business news 8 June 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. World Bank warns of recession risk. London’s recovery outstrips rest of UK in blow to leveling up agenda. Cost-of-living pressures hurt services outlook. Tax Freedom Day the latest since the early-1960s. 

Business news 7 June 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Experts warn of surge in bankruptcies. One in 10 SMEs fear collapse within a year. 9 in 10 SMEs see inflation hit profits. Firms concerned over inflation and energy bills. 1