business news 9 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Credit shortage for SMEs hampers “levelling up”.  Over half of Scots SMEs fearful for their business. Paperchase’s unsecured creditors left out of pocket. Demand for workers is rising sharply. Driver shortage

PM raises taxes – business news 8 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. PM raises taxes to fund NHS and social care.  New 2.5% tax rise is an attack on small business, and a drag on jobs and growth. Triple

Half of firms unable to run at full capacity -business news 3 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Half of firms unable to run at full capacity. Acquisitions of SMEs up 60% in H1.  REC warns of continued staff shortages

CEO optimism set to drive growth – business news 1 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. CEO optimism set to drive growth.  Business confidence at four-year high. Firms risk losing business if they ignore ESG. Business groups and unions call

business news 31 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. British business confidence hits four year high. UK the best European country to start a business. Lockdown start-ups set to stick around. September set to see office return? And more business