Business news 9 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small firms stretched by fixed energy contracts. UK firms more optimistic than rivals. Consumer spending fails to match inflation. UK to avoid recession in H1. Bank of England set to raise

Business news 5 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Resurgent economy increases inflation concerns. Give small firms tax breaks for tech investment. Consumer credit growth,  Summer Fridays, prisoners to fill vacancies, strikes, Apple, US banks, AI, pensions and more business

Business news 28 April 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Business confidence climbs. PwC expects Britain to avoid recession. Cost-of-living hike drives more 35 to 44-year-olds to borrow. Poll reveals cost concerns.  And more business news. Business confidence climbs Business confidence

Business news 6 April 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. New orders deliver boost to services sector. Pensioners and under-25s lead rebound in optimism. Factories record eighth consecutive fall in activity. Retailers suffer sharp drop in footfall .  And more business

Business news 23 March 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Inflation, fraud, manufacturing, Savings rates, US interest rates, markets, Sunaks tax statement and more business news. UK inflation jumps unexpectedly in February Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show