Business news 14 February 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Britain remains centre of foreign investment after Brexit. But business investment lags pre-pandemic levels by 10%. UK bosses are still optimistic about the future. ESG investments. GDP bounce leads to bets

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 8 February 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Pandemic loan losses could hit £20bn. Jim O’Neill slams Government’s economic policy. NICs hike will hit apprenticeships. Plan B hits consumer spending. And more business news. Pandemic loan losses could hit

Business news 2 February 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. CCJ increase prompts insolvency concerns. Two in three report cost-of-living squeeze. Households borrowing more and saving less. Manufacturing output growth climbs.  And more business news. CCJ increase prompts insolvency concerns Analysis

Business news 1 February 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Self-employed numbers fall again. Rate rise is a certainty, say markets. Central banks have underestimated inflation impact. Foreign firms responsible for almost a third of underpaid tax.  And more business news.