Business news 16 November 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Late payments remain an issue. Firms call for rates support. Price growth eases to 4.6% in October.  And more business news that we thought would interest our members. Late payments remain

Business news 15 November 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Insolvencies jump 18% in October. Pay outpaces inflation at fastest rate since 2021. Soaring inflation equivalent to 3p income tax rise. Hunt: ‘Fiscal discipline’ is working.  A British ISA, Sponsorship scheme,

Business news 13 November 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Economy flat in Q3 but avoids recession. Interest rates could soon fall. Skills shortages hindering growth for small businesses. Will business taxes be cut? Business Confidence, degrees in the job market,

Business news 10 November 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. High street banks reluctant to lend to SMEs. Recession warning over money supply. ‘Crucial’ rates stay at 5.25%. Mortgage arrears rise.  And more business news that we thought would interest our

Business news 7 November 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Steep falls in housebuilding drive contraction in UK construction. EV demand falters as manufacturers risk missing targets. Shoppers ease back on spending.  And more business news that we thought would interest