Business news 7 August 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Business confidence falls as UK economy slows . Gloomy outlook results in hiring slowdown. Record number of pubs are forced to close. Hybrid working surge sees footfall increase at transport hubs. 

Business news 3 August 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Household missed payments hit year high. Bank set to increase rates, with ‘shock-and-awe’ hike possible. And more business news that we thought would interest our members. Household missed payments hit year

Business news 1 August 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Consumer borrowing hits five-year high. Retail inflation, house prices, recession odds, the FTSE 100 and more business news that we thought would interest our members. Consumer borrowing hits five-year high Bank

Business news 31 July 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Insolvencies hit highest level since 2009. Not enough hours in the day for SME owners. Energy costs put small firms at risk. Rate rise expected but hiking cycle may soon end. 

Business news 27 July 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Confidence among small businesses slumps in Q2. MPs start probe into small business de-banking. UK SMEs consider diversifying bank pool.  And more business news that we thought would interest our members.