Business news 11 February 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK economy bounced with 7.5% GDP growth in 2021. SMEs need support. Insurer says SMEs must consider protecting their borrowing. Hospitality bosses call for VAT freeze. HMRC denies it is soft

Business news 25 January 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small firms optimistic but barriers to growth remain. Apprenticeship Levy needs tweaking to help SMEs. Omicron held back recovery in January.  And more business news. Small firms optimistic but barriers to

Business news 24 January 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Two thirds of UK employees plan to launch own business. WFH rules led to increase in fraud. Bank of England urged to move faster over inflation. Business leaders call for urgent

Business news 8 December 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small business need to be paid on time to achieve strong growth. Work-from-home guidance could return for Christmas. Pay hikes will harm plans to recruit more staff.  And more business news.

Business news 5 November 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. SME leaders deprioritising their mental health. Wages rise as firms struggle to recruit.  Unemployment climbs by 150k as furlough ends. Bank of England holds interest rates at 0.1%. Over £5.5bn of pandemic