Business news 16 June 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Some business news that we thought would interest our members. Interest rates Fed chair Jerome Powell set the tone overnight with comments that US rate cuts are likely a “couple of years

Business news 15 June 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Economy returns to growth. Staff at small firms in the office more often. US holds interest rates steady but UK set to raise.  And more business news that we thought would

Business news 14 June 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK sees five-fold increase in company closures in pandemic. UK GDP. Britain’s ten-year export record near-worst in G7. UK wages rise at fastest pace on record as unemployment falls. And more

Business news 30 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Energy debt bankruptcies surge as costs climb. Hunt – If we need a recession to bring down inflation, so be it. Sunak warned price controls will create food shortages.  And more

Business news 26 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. British Gas launches ‘blend and extend’ contracts for struggling small businesses. R&D tax relief changes benefit larger businesses. UK crypto fraud losses jump 40%. HMRC delays stopping businesses from launching.  And