Business news 18 April 2024 Bailey expects a “strong drop” in inflation next month. UK tax burden rising faster than any other rich country. Flexible jobs market booms despite vacancies falling.  Net Zero, tax & fraud loopholes, Thames, Royal Mail 

Business news 16 April 2024 Fall in annual inflation will raise rate cut hopes . Geopolitical tensions prompt UK firms to form friendly supply chains. A record insurance payout. World Bank warns of worsening poverty gap.  And more business news

Business news 15 April 2024 Inflation and unemployment data due. Economy grew in February. BoE finds ‘serious deficiencies’ in economic forecasts. Hunt ready to ‘cut taxes and bet on growth’.  And more business news that we thought would interest our

Business news 12 April 2024 Lenders expect higher default rates. Half of consumers cut back on non-essential spending. Global economy faces decade of weak growth. GDP, Insolvencies, Markets & more business news that we thought would interest our members. James

Business news 5 April 2024 PWC predict 30,000 business insolvencies next year. Small businesses to receive extra protection in energy contracts. UK services sector growth slows in March.  And more business news that we thought would interest our members. James