Business news 2 March 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Factories report improved performance. Bailey: Nothing decided on further interest rate rises. Latest on gender equality on boards. FSB warns of ‘childcare crisis’. Retail staff facing a wave of abuse &

Business news 1 March 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. CBI calls for a new deal with workers. Recession uncertainty hits optimism. Small firms flag cost-of-living struggles. High Street & Grocery Inflation.Tax, house prices, high street closures, SME lending and more

Business news 28 February 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. New EU deal. London to drive economy away from recession . Economists forecast smaller fall in UK output in 2023 . Price cap reduced but bills will climb . Retailers fear

Business news 27 February 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Former Chancellors argue against corporation tax hike. Brexit – new Northern Ireland deal with the EU? Cost concerns may continue for businesses. Tax changes fuel fears for small firms. CBI calls

Business news 24 February 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Late payments worsen. Rationing Fruit and Veg. Consumer confidence rebounds from historic low. High inflation could persist into 2024. Hunt warned that tax plan could hurt growth.  And more business news.