Employment above pre-pandemic and vacancies surge – business news 14 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Employed hit pre-pandemic levels and vacancies top a million. Back in the office. Half of UK firms plan to increase their workforce. ‘Proper pay

PM raises taxes – business news 8 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. PM raises taxes to fund NHS and social care.  New 2.5% tax rise is an attack on small business, and a drag on jobs and growth. Triple

business news 7 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Johnson to announce £10bn tax raid to bail out the NHS. London gets back to work. UK recovery expected to withstand autumn surge in Covid cases. Vaccine passports worry for SMEs.

Half of SMEs suffer late payments – business news 2 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Half of SMEs suffer late payments. Worst payers on the FTSE identified. Bank holiday sees consumer activity surge. Manufacturing growth slows and lots more

CEO optimism set to drive growth – business news 1 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. CEO optimism set to drive growth.  Business confidence at four-year high. Firms risk losing business if they ignore ESG. Business groups and unions call