Business news 8 August 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Sharp rise in number of firms in ‘critical distress’. Did the UK contract in Q2? Did the future fund invest in zombie businesses. Port strike threatens supply chain. Homeowners face mortgage

Business news 5 August 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. BoE raises rates to 1.75% and warns of year-long recession. BoE makes move to wind down its asset holdings. More businesses to go bust after rate rise. Construction industry hit by

Business news 4 August 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Employers believe four-day week will be the norm by 2030. Companies face 500% rise in energy bills. Think-tank in 15% inflation warning. Bank of England set to raise interest rates to

Business news 2 August 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small firms on high alert for recession. Economic downturn hits factories. Households struggle to cut back. MPC faces tough call on rate rise. Inflation expectations decline.  And more business news. Small

Business news 1 August 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Half of small firms hit by late payment. UK businesses expect zero growth in the next quarter. Cost-of-living crisis leaves workers exhausted. British workers fall behind in office returns. Consumer credit